Naming
Previously, this genus was included in the now exclusively old world genus "Ravenala".References:
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Phenakospermum
Phenakospermum guyannense
"Phenakospermum" is a monotypic genus in the family Strelitziaceae. Only one species is recognized, "Phenakospermum guyannense", native to Suriname, French Guiana and the eastern Amazon River basin. This plant grows to over 10 m in height but can be felled with a single blow with a machete.
