Filename: Palm_Frond_Measurements.xlsx Article which data supports: Bocko et al. 2023. Allometric equation for Raphia laurentii De Wild, the commonest palm in the Central Congo Peatlands. PLOS ONE, XXXXXX Corresponding author: Dr Yannick Bocko Corresponding author email: byannickenock@gmail.com Description: A file containing the measurements of palm frond variables for each of the 90 Raphia laurentii individuals destructively sampled. Variables: Raphia laurentii Individual: The unique code for each of the 90 Raphia laurentii individuals destructively sampled. Palm Frond Identifier: Identifying number for each palm frond for each Raphia laurentii individual. Palm Frond Diameter (cm): Palm frond diameter, in centimeters, measured using callipers at 1.3 m from the ground or, depending on the point of petiole emergence, above 1.3 m, whilst avoiding the sheath. Sheath Length (m): Length of the palm frond sheath, in meters, measured after felling. Petiole Length (m): Length of the palm frond petiole, in meters, measured after felling. Rachis length (m): Length of the palm frond rachis, in meters, measured after felling. Palm Frond Total Length (m): The sum of the lengths of the sheath, petiole and rachis for each palm frond, in meters. Sheath Fresh Mass (kg): The sheath fresh mass, in kilograms, measured in the field, using a hanging balance. Petiole Fresh Mass (kg): The petiole fresh mass, in kilograms, measured in the field, using a hanging balance. Rachis Fresh Mass (kg): The rachis fresh mass, in kilograms, measured in the field, using a hanging balance. Leaflet Fresh Mass (kg): Leaflet fresh mass, in kilograms, measured in the field, using a hanging balance.