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Atappalme

Nypa fruticans

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Guyana).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇲🇷 Mauritania 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Arecales (Palmenartige)

Species

Nypa fruticans (Atappalme)

Names in Other Languages

French palmier d'eau

German Atappalme

Indonesian nipah

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atappalme?

The scientific name of Atappalme is Nypa fruticans. It belongs to the genus Nypa.

What is the conservation status of Atappalme?

Atappalme (Nypa fruticans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Atappalme live?

Atappalme is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Guyana).. Countries include Cameroon, Guyana, Mauritania, Micronesia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone.

What family does Atappalme belong to?

Atappalme (Nypa fruticans) belongs to the genus Nypa, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Atappalme endangered?

No, Atappalme (Nypa fruticans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Atappalme belong to?

Atappalme (Nypa fruticans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).