Kingdom Plantae Family Arecaceae Scientific name Hyophorbe vaughanii | Order Arecales Genus Hyophorbe Rank Species | |
Similar Hyophorbe amaricaulis, Hyophorbe indica, Hyophorbe, Latania loddigesii, Hyophorbe verschaffeltii | ||
Hyophorbe vaughanii is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family that is endemic to Mauritius. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Contents
Description
The plant has prominent rings on the trunk and arch-like leaves, both of which make it differ from other species.
Distribution
The plant can be found everywhere in Mauritius, including such places as Brise Fer, Mauritius-Macchabee, Mare Longue, and Florin.
Habitat
The plant can be found growing at the altitude of 400–550 metres (1,310–1,800 ft) in tropical montane rainforest.
References
Hyophorbe vaughanii Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA