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Acanthophoenix rubra

Barbel Palm, Mascarene Islands Cabbage Palm
Other regional names: Red Barbel Palm
  • Red Barbel Palm
Also known as: Areca cincta Walp. +8 more
  • Areca cincta Walp.
  • Areca herbstii W.Watson
  • Calamus dealbatus H.Wendl.
  • Calamus dealbatus W.Bull
  • Calamus verschaffeltii H.Wendl.
  • Calamus verschaffeltii Rollisson
  • Calamus verschaffeltii W.Bull ex J.Dix
  • Mascarena verschaffeltii (H.Wendl.) L.H.Bailey
  • Sublimia centennina Comm. ex Mart.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Arecaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Acanthophoenix rubra (commonly known as Barbel Palm or Mascarene Islands cabbage palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mauritius, Réunion

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