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Mangrove Palm

Nypa fruticans

Least Concern

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 (thực vật)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Nypa fruticans (Mangrove Palm)

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 Mangrove Palm?

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

What is the conservation status of Mangrove Palm?

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

Where does Mangrove Palm live?

Mangrove Palm 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 Mangrove Palm belong to?

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

Is Mangrove Palm endangered?

No, Mangrove Palm (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 Mangrove Palm belong to?

Mangrove Palm (Nypa fruticans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).