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]

Latania loddigesii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Latania
Species:
L. loddigesii
Binomial name
Latania loddigesii
  • Leaves
  • Young plant: note red veining
  • Crown and fruit
  • Seeds
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References
  1. Johnson, D. 1998. Latania loddigesii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.


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