Strelitziaceae

The Strelitziaceae comprise three genera, all occurring in tropical to subtropical regions: Strelitzia with five species in southern Africa, Ravenala with a single species in Madagascar, and Phenakospermum with a single species in northern South America. The best-known species is the bird-of-paradise flower Strelitzia reginae, grown for its flowers worldwide in tropical and subtropical gardens, and a well-known flower in floristry. The other species of Strelitzia have less colourful flowers and are grown instead for their striking foliage. Also grown for its foliage is the traveller's tree, Ravenala madagascariensis.

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Image	Genus	Living species
	Strelitzia Ait.	Strelitzia alba (syn. S. augusta) – White bird of paradise Strelitzia caudata – Mountain strelitzia Strelitzia nicolai – White or giant bird of paradise; wild banana; blue-and-white strelitzia Strelitzia reginae (syn. S. parvifolia) – Strelitzia, bird of paradise, or crane lily Strelitzia juncea (Ker Gawl.) – African desert banana
	Phenakospermum Endl.	Phenakospermum guyannense
	Ravenala Adans.	Ravenala madagascariensis, traveller's tree or traveller's palm

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