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Balaka macrocarpa

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Balaka macrocarpa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Balaka
Species:
B. macrocarpa
Binomial name
Balaka macrocarpa

Balaka macrocarpa is a species of small palm in the family Arecaceae.[2]

It is found only in Fiji and is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

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Balaka macrocarpa grows to a height of up to 8m high and has a green trunk.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Tikoca, S.; Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Balaka macrocarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T38434A2868990. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T38434A2868990.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b armyflyingmonkeys (2008-04-23). "Balaka (Balaka macrocarpa)". NatureFiji - MareqetiViti. Retrieved 2023-11-12.