Beccari's Loulu
Pritchardia beccariana Rock
Pritchardia beccariana, known as Beccari's Loulu, is a palm tree species native to the wet forests of the eastern part of the island of Hawaiʻi, near Hilo. It is part of the Arecaceae family and was first described in 1916 by Rock.
Description
Pritchardia beccariana is a palm species endemic to the wet forests of the eastern side of the island of Hawaiʻi, specifically near Hilo. It belongs to the genus Pritchardia within the Arecaceae family. This species was published in 1916 by the botanist Rock and is commonly referred to as Beccari's Loulu. It is found exclusively in Hawaii and is adapted to the moist, tropical forest environment of the region.
Other common names
Beccari's LouluKilauea pritchardia
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Pritchardia beccariana var. giffardiana
