Phenakospermum guianense

Ravenala madagascariensis, commonly known as the traveler’s palm, is a perennial tree that can grow up to 10 meters in height. It features a smooth, unbranched trunk that supports a distinctive crown of dark green, fan-shaped leaves that are arranged in a single plane. The long-stalked leaves measure between 3 and 6 meters and have wide, cup-shaped bases. During the summer, clusters of white flowers emerge from boat-shaped spathes located at the leaf axils.

Ravenala madagascariensis

Ravenala madagascariensis 'Ambanja'

Strelitzia consists of tender, evergreen perennials that develop into clumps featuring long, slender leaves that range from linear to broadly oblong in shape and exhibit a grey-green hue. The rigid stems showcase beak-like bracts from which vibrant orange and blue flowers emerge sequentially from late winter through spring. Flowering may take several years to commence. While S. reginae is more prevalent in the UK and can bloom with adequate light, other species like S. nicolai and S. augusta are primarily cultivated for their abundant foliage. This plant is well-suited for creating a tropical ambiance in indoor spaces or conservatories.

Strelitzia consists of evergreen perennials that develop clumps of long-stemmed, linear to broadly oblong foliage. The rigid stems produce beak-like bracts, from which vibrantly colored flowers emerge in a sequence.

Strelitzia

Strelitzia alba

Strelitzia caudata

Strelitzia juncea

Strelitzia nicolai is a robust, evergreen perennial characterized by elongated, grey-green leaves that can reach lengths of 1.5 meters, supported by stalks that extend to 2 meters. During the spring season, it develops blue and white flowers that emerge sequentially from distinctive, dark, beak-shaped spathes.

Strelitzia nicolai

Strelitzia parvifolia

This evergreen perennial reaches a height of up to 1.5 meters and develops a clump of elongated, grey-green leaves on long stems. Flowers in shades of orange and blue arise sequentially from a spathe that resembles a beak.

Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia reginae 'Humilis'

This evergreen perennial reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters and develops a dense clump of elongated, grey-green leaves on long stems. During winter and spring, it produces a succession of yellow and purple flowers that emerge from a beak-shaped spathe.

Strelitziaceae