Raphia australis
Raphia australis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Genus: | Raphia |
Species: | R. australis |
Binomial name | |
Raphia australis Oberm. & Strey | |
The Giant Palm or Rafia (Raphia australis) is a species of raffia palm in the Arecaceae family. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Sources
- Hilton-Taylor, C. et al. 1998. Raphia australis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 July 2007.
- "Raphia australis". Plantz Afrika. Retrieved 2010-02-11.