Phoenicophorium borsigianum
Borsig Palm, Thief Palm
Also known as: Areca sechellarum (H.Wendl.) Baill. +10 more
- Areca sechellarum (H.Wendl.) Baill.
- Astrocaryum aureopictum Lem.
- Astrocaryum aureopictum Verschaff.
- Astrocaryum borsigianum K.Koch
- Astrocaryum pictum Balf.f.
- Astrocaryum sechellarum (H.Wendl.) Baill.
- Phoenicophorium sechellarum H.Wendl.
- Stevensonia borsigiana (K.Koch) L.H.Bailey
- Stevensonia grandifolia Duncan ex Balf.f.
- Stevensonia sechallara Van Houtte
- Stevensonia sechallara VanHoutte
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Phoenicophorium borsigianum (commonly known as Borsig palm or Thief Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Seychelles