Alakaʻi loulu
Pritchardia minor Becc.
Pritchardia minor, known as Alakaʻi loulu, is a palm species in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Hawaii and was first described in 1910 by Beccari. This palm is found in wet forest habitats on the island of Kauaʻi, typically at elevations around 1,400 meters.
Description
Pritchardia minor is a member of the Arecaceae family and is part of the Pritchardia genus. It is specifically adapted to the high-elevation wet forests of central Kauaʻi in Hawaii. The species is commonly referred to as Alakaʻi loulu in both English and the local language. Its natural distribution is limited to the Hawaiian Islands, and it is associated with moist, montane environments.
Other common names
Alakai Swamp PritchardiaSwamp PritchardiaAlakaʻi louluAlakaʻi Swamp pritchardia
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Pritchardia eriophoraStyloma eriophoraStyloma minor
