Introduction
The raffia palm tree (Raphia hookeri) is commonly found in West Africa and is abundant in the southern parts of Nigeria, in particular the south-eastern parts. The raffia palm tree is a representative of the family Palmae or Palmaceae. The raffia palm usually grows to 12 m high
Uses
Raffia palm as a key ingredient for making:
- Mat
- Bag
- Wine
- Fiber
Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria
Growing raffia palm
To plant a raffia palm tree it requires a hot, sunny position in a moist soil. Prefers a pH in the range 5 – 6, tolerating 4.5 – 6.5. Dislikes saline soils. Plants can tolerate being in flooded ground.
Sowing and harvest period
Its set of flowers blooms when the plant reaches 20 to 30 years old. After this event, it starts a senescence process – a slow death that might take up to a few years.
Main Producing States in Nigeria.
- Benue
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Akwa-Ibom
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