| Beccariophoenix fenestralis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Beccariophoenix |
| Species: | B. fenestralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Beccariophoenix fenestralis J.Dransfield & M.Rakotoarinivo | |
Beccariophoenix fenestralis is a species of plant in the family Arecaceae. It was described as a species distinct from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis in 2014. [2]
Beccariophoenix fenestralis is a palm tree which grows about 10 meters tall. [1]
It differs from B. madagascariensis when a seedling, in having wide, mostly unsplit leaves, whereas the B. madagascariensis has fully split, very stiff upright leaves when young. [2]
Beccariophoenix fenestralis is known from a single location in Brickaville, Atsinanana region, growing in humid lowland forest at 140 meters elevation. [1]
There is only one known population of the species, with an area of occupancy (AOO) of 4 km2. It is threatened by harvesting of mature plants and habitat loss from shifting cultivation. Its habitat is not protected. Its conservation status is assessed as Critically Endangered. [1]
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