Masoala kona
| Masoala kona | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Masoala |
| Species: | M. kona |
| Binomial name | |
| Masoala kona Beentje | |
Masoala kona is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it grows in rainforests. There are fewer than 60 individuals estimated to remain. The species is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References
- ↑ Rakotoarinivo, M. & Dransfield, J. 2012. Masoala kona. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 08 September 2015.
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