Young leaves of the Manarano palm are used as weaving material, for example, to make hats. The palm heart is considered a delicacy. Harvesting the palm heart and the destruction of its habitat threaten the species.
VU
Red List
Vulnerable
Distribution
Madagascar (very rare)
Number of related species
3 species in the genus Beccariophoenix
Use
young leaves used as material for weaving hats; edible palm hearts
Distribution
Madagascar (very rare)
Number of related species
3 species in the genus Beccariophoenix
Use
young leaves used as material for weaving hats; edible palm hearts