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The Ravinala is most frequently used for constructing walls and roofs of typical Malagasy homes. Since the population is growing and houses often need replacing every ten years, there is a constant demand for this building material.
'''Short facts'''<br>
Scientific name: ''Ravenala madagascariensis''<br>
English name: Traveller's tree or Traveller's palm<br>
Malagasy name: Ravinala
* endemic to Madagascar
