Flolape

lands of papa pritchardia

Pritchardia schattaueri Hodel
lands of papa pritchardia
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Pritchardia schattaueri, known as lands of papa pritchardia, is a palm tree species in the family Arecaceae. It is endemic to the mixed mesic forests of the southwestern part of the island of Hawaiʻi, near Kona. The species is officially classified as Critically Endangered.

Description

Pritchardia schattaueri is a member of the genus Pritchardia and is native to the island of Hawaiʻi. It is found in the mixed mesic forests of the southwestern region near Kona. The species was described in 1985 and is currently listed as Critically Endangered due to its limited distribution and threats to its habitat.

Other common names

lands of papa pritchardia

Distribution

Global · Hawaii

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