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nipah

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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 nipah?
The scientific name of nipah is Nypa fruticans. It belongs to the genus Nypa.
What is the conservation status of nipah?
nipah (Nypa fruticans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does nipah live?
nipah 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 nipah belong to?
nipah (Nypa fruticans) belongs to the genus Nypa, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is nipah endangered?
No, nipah (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 nipah belong to?
nipah (Nypa fruticans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

Native Range — 8 Countries

Genus Nypa — 1 Species

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