Latania loddigesii

Short description: Species of palm

Latania loddigesii

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Conservation status

Endangered (IUCN 2.3)[1]

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

Martius

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]

## Gallery

* Leaves

* Young plant: note red veining

* Crown and fruit

* Seeds

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Johnson, D. (1998). "Latania loddigesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T38588A10128456. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38588A10128456.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/38588/10128456. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
2. ↑ Mazza, Giuseppe (2008-08-09). "Latania loddigesii" (in en-US). https://www.monaconatureencyclopedia.com/latania-loddigesii/?lang=en.

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