ON THIS PLANT
Hyphaene compressa, also known as the East African doum palm, is a palm tree in the genus Hyphaene. It is a tree known for its unique branching, unlike most palms which are not branched. This palm tree is very abundant in Eastern Africa and is a vital socioeconomic resource to the rural pastoralist and agro-pastoralists there.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Doum palm en East African doum palm en Gingerbread palm
