Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Spindle Palm
Also known as: Areca verschaffeltii Lem. +2 more
- Areca verschaffeltii Lem.
- Areca verschaffeltii W.Bull ex J.Dix
- Mascarena verschaffieltii (W.Bull ex J.Dix) L.H.Bailey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (commonly known as Spindle Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
Rodrigues
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago