Nihoa pritchardia
Pritchardia remota (Kuntze) Becc.
Pritchardia remota, known as Nihoa pritchardia, is a palm species native to Nīhoa Island in Hawaii. It was later transplanted to Laysan. This palm grows to a height of 4–5 metres with a trunk diameter of 15 centimetres. Once abundant, a wildfire in 1885 drastically reduced its population. Approximately 700 individuals remain, and the species is considered endangered. Conservation efforts include cultivation in botanical gardens.
Description
Pritchardia remota belongs to the Arecaceae family and is part of the Pritchardia genus. It is the only tree species found on Nīhoa Island. The palm is smaller than most other Pritchardia species. After a wildfire in 1885, the population declined significantly, but recent efforts have led to a slow recovery. The species is now cultivated in botanical gardens to aid in its preservation. It is also known as Nīhoa fan palm or Loulu.
Other common names
Nihoa pritchardia
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Pritchardia aylmer-robinsoniiStyloma remotaWashingtonia remotaEupritchardia remota
