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Seychelles stilt palm

Verschaffeltia splendida

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil and Seychelles. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Arecales (Palmenartige)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Verschaffeltia
Species
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles stilt palm)

Names in Other Languages

French latanier latte
Portuguese palmeira-esplêndida

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Seychelles stilt palm?
The scientific name of Seychelles stilt palm is Verschaffeltia splendida. It belongs to the genus Verschaffeltia.
What is the conservation status of Seychelles stilt palm?
Seychelles stilt palm (Verschaffeltia splendida) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Seychelles stilt palm live?
Seychelles stilt palm is found in Distributed across Brazil and Seychelles. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Seychelles.
What family does Seychelles stilt palm belong to?
Seychelles stilt palm (Verschaffeltia splendida) belongs to the genus Verschaffeltia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does Seychelles stilt palm belong to?
Seychelles stilt palm (Verschaffeltia splendida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Verschaffeltia — 1 Species

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Seychelles stilt palm
Verschaffeltia splendida
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