Beccariophoenix fenestralis
Scientific classification Edit this 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]

Description

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]

Range and habitat

Beccariophoenix fenestralis is known from a single location in Brickaville, Atsinanana region, growing in humid lowland forest at 140 meters elevation.[1]

Conservation and threats

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rabehevitra, A.D. (2020). "Beccariophoenix fenestralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T137426033A137869541. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T137426033A137869541.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 J. Dransfield, M. Rakotoarinivo. 2014. Beccariophoenix fenestralis. Palms, International Palms Society, 58(2), June 2014
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