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Rattan

Eremospatha barendii

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Cameroon. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇲 Cameroon

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Liliopsida (백합강)
Order
Arecales (종려목)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Eremospatha
Species
Eremospatha barendii (Rattan)

Names in Other Languages

French Rotin

Similar Species in Eremospatha

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Rattan
Eremospatha quinquecostulata
Least Concern
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Rattan Palm
Eremospatha laurentii
Least Concern
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Rattan
Eremospatha wendlandiana
Least Concern
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Rattan
Eremospatha cabrae
Least Concern
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Rattan
Eremospatha dransfieldii
Endangered
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Rattan
Eremospatha haullevilleana
Least Concern
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Rattan
Eremospatha tessmanniana
Least Concern
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Eremospatha hookeri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rattan?
The scientific name of Rattan is Eremospatha barendii. It belongs to the genus Eremospatha.
What is the conservation status of Rattan?
Rattan (Eremospatha barendii) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rattan live?
Rattan is found in Found in Cameroon. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Cameroon.
What family does Rattan belong to?
Rattan (Eremospatha barendii) belongs to the genus Eremospatha, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is Rattan endangered?
Yes, Rattan (Eremospatha barendii) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Rattan belong to?
Rattan (Eremospatha barendii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Rattan?
The closest relatives of Rattan in the genus Eremospatha include Rattan, Rattan Palm, Rattan, Rattan, Rattan.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Eremospatha — 10 Species

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Rattan
Eremospatha quinquecostulata
LC 🐾
Rattan Palm
Eremospatha laurentii
LC 🐾
Rattan
Eremospatha wendlandiana
LC
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Rattan
Eremospatha barendii
CR
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Rattan
Eremospatha cabrae
LC 🐾
Rattan
Eremospatha dransfieldii
EN 🐾
Rattan
Eremospatha haullevilleana
LC 🐾
Rattan
Eremospatha tessmanniana
LC 🐾
Rattan
Eremospatha hookeri
LC 🐾
Rattan
Eremospatha cuspidata
LC
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