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Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii

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Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Tribe: Trachycarpeae
Genus: Pritchardia
Species:
P. aylmer-robinsonii
Binomial name
Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii
Synonyms[2]

Pritchardia remota ssp. aylmer-robinsonii (H.St.John) R.W.Read

Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii is a species of palm tree that is endemic to the island of Niʻihau, Hawaii, United States. It inhabits coastal dry forests at an elevation of 70–270 m (230–890 ft). P. aylmer-robinsonii reaches a height of 7–15 m (23–49 ft) and a trunk diameter of 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in). Harold St. John discovered this species in 1949, and the specific epithet refers to Aylmer Francis Robinson, a member of the family that owned the island.[3] P. aylmer-robinsonii has been reintroduced to the Makauwahi Cave Reserve on Kauaʻi, where the species is believed to have previously ranged.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Gemmill, C. (1998). "Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38642A10141365. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38642A10141365.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii St. John". ITIS Standard Report Pages. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  3. ^ "Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii (Arecaceae)". Meet the Plants. National Tropical Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  4. ^ TenBruggencate, Jan (2005-09-28). "Kaua'i cave tells 10,000-year tale". Honolulu Advertiser.
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