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Hyophorbe indica

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Hyophorbe indica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Hyophorbe
Species:
H. indica
Binomial name
Hyophorbe indica

Hyophorbe indica, known commonly as palmier bâtard, palmiste poison, or champagne palm,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is endemic to the island of Réunion. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

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The trunk of the tree is slender and is about 10 metres (33 ft) in height. It resembles the related Hyophorbe amaricaulis and Hyophorbe vaughanii, but with an inflorescence that branches in four (rather than three) orders, and orange-red fruits. The palm comes in 2 colours: The green one grows in the east coast of the Réunion, while the red one is endemic to Tampon region.[2]

Habitat

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The palm can be found growing in moist forests on the elevation of 175–600 metres (574–1,969 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Johnson, D. (1998). "Hyophorbe indica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38579A10126091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38579A10126091.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Hyophorbe indica". PACSOA. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
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