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East Maui Loulu

Pritchardia arecina Becc.
East Maui Loulu
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Pritchardia arecina, known as East Maui Loulu, is a species in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Hawaii and was first described in 1913 by Becc.

Description

Pritchardia arecina is a palm species belonging to the Arecaceae family. It is commonly referred to as East Maui Loulu and is found in the Hawaiian region. The species was formally described in 1913 by the author Becc. As a member of the genus Pritchardia, it is part of a group of palms primarily native to the Pacific region. This species is specifically associated with the island of Maui, contributing to the biodiversity of the Hawaiian flora.

Other common names

East Maui Loulu PalmMaui Fan PalmMaui PritchardiaEast Maui Loulu

Distribution

Global · Hawaii

Synonyms

Styloma arecina

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