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Phoenix atlantica

Phoenix atlantica A.Chev.
Phoenix atlantica
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Phoenix atlantica is a palm species in the Arecaceae family, native to the Cape Verde Islands. It was first described in 1935 by A. Chevalier and is classified as endangered.

Description

Phoenix atlantica is a member of the Arecaceae family and is part of the Phoenix genus, which includes other palm species. This species is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands and is considered to be at risk of extinction. Its global distribution is limited to this region.

Distribution

Global · Cape Verde

Synonyms

Phoenix atlantidis

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