traveler's-palm

Ravenala madagascariensis, also referred to as the East-West palm or fan palm, is a species of monocotyledonous flowering plant. It belongs to the Strelitziaceae family and is native to Madagascar. Despite its common name, it is not a true palm. The plant is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates for its unique foliage and form. It is commonly known as traveler's-palm in English and is found in various regions around the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The species was first described in 1782.