Tahina spectabilis
Suicide Palm, Tahina Palm
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Tahina spectabilis (commonly known as Suicide Palm or Tahina 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 seasonally dry 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)
Madagascar