Balaka microcarpa

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Balaka microcarpa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Balaka
Species:
B. microcarpa
Binomial name
Balaka microcarpa

Balaka microcarpa is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Fiji, where it grows in dense forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Tikoca, S.; Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Balaka microcarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T38435A2869058. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T38435A2869058.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.