Chuniophoenix hainanensis

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Chuniophoenix hainanensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Chuniophoenix
Species:
C. hainanensis
Binomial name
Chuniophoenix hainanensis

Chuniophoenix hainanensis, also known as Hainan fan palm, [2] is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to China. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 China Plant Specialist Group (2004). "Chuniophoenix hainanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T46597A11065646. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46597A11065646.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. Hainan Fan Palm Chuniophoenix hainanensis - Dave's Garden