Latania loddigesii
| Blue Latan Palm | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Latania |
| Species: | L. loddigesii |
| Binomial name | |
| Latania loddigesii Martius | |
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
Young plant: note red veining
Crown and fruit
Seeds
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- ↑ Johnson, D. 1998. Latania loddigesii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.
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