Biology:Latania loddigesii

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Short description: Species of palm

Latania loddigesii
Blue Latan (Latania loddigesii).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Latania
Species:
L. loddigesii
Binomial name
Latania loddigesii

Latania loddigesii is a species of palm tree. The species is named in honor of Joachim Loddiges.[2] 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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References

Wikidata ☰ Q1935912 entry