Latania loddigesii
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Latania loddigesii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Genus: | Latania |
Species: | L. loddigesii
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Binomial name | |
Latania loddigesii |
Latania loddigesii is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Mauritius, where the only remaining populations are located on the offshore islands. It is also grown as an ornamental plant. Its common names include latanier de l'Ile Ronde and latanier de Maurice.[1]
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Leaves
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Young plant: note red veining
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Crown and fruit
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Seeds
References
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- ^ a b Johnson, D. 1998. Latania loddigesii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.