HMV e-Tree

Plant Id : 359

Plant Name : Wild Date Plam

Scientific Name : Phoenix sylvestris

Family Name : Arecaceae

Location : Botanical Garden

Properties : The fruits of the Wild Date Palm are sought after by mammals, birds and humans alike and the heart of the tree is used as a vegetable. In South Africa and Botswana the plants are tapped for sap which is used to make palm wine. This is done prior to flowering of the plant.Date palm, tree of the palm family (Arecaceae) cultivated for its sweet edible fruits. Dates have a long shelf life and may be eaten fresh or dried.