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]

Latania loddigesii
Scientific classification Edit this 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
    Leaves
  • Young plant: note red veining
    Young plant: note red veining
  • Crown and fruit
    Crown and fruit
  • Seeds
    Seeds

References
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  1. Johnson, D. (1998). "Latania loddigesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38588A10128456. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38588A10128456.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. Mazza, Giuseppe (2008-08-09). "Latania loddigesii". Monaco Nature Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2022-03-17.


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