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Latania loddigesii
Blue Latan Palm
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| Species Name | Latania loddigesii |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Blue Latan Palm |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Latania |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Solitary fan-leafed palm up to 11 m tall, c. 25 cm in diameter. Petiole 1.2-1.8 m long armed with small teeth along its lower margins; the blade c. 1 m across, covered with silvery white wax and fluffy tomentum, very stiff and leathery. Male and female inflorescences are on different individuals, up to 2 m long. Fruits are egg- or pear-shaped, 5-7 cm long.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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Medium (10-15 m) (1)
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Unknown (0)
3. Full Distribution
- Endemic and endangered to the Mascarene Islands
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Coastal savannahs
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (0)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Endangered
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Endangered (1)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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- Slow growing for a palm. [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- It has fibrous and shallow roots
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Full shade, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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No (1)
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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No (0)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- It is heat tolerant. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- Prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate inundation for one month. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It has high drought tolerance. [1]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
No
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No (1)
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- It has a shallow root system. Usually planted as a large tree and perhaps not on true earth ground.
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Yes
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- Susceptible to lethal yellowing disease. [1]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- Its fruits don't attract wildlife [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
No
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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