Tectiphiala

Tectiphiala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Subfamily: Arecoideae
Tribe: Areceae
Subtribe: Oncospermatinae
Genus: Tectiphiala
H.E.Moore
Species:
T. ferox
Binomial name
Tectiphiala ferox

Tectiphiala is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the palm family, Arecaceae. Tectiphiala ferox is the sole species in the genus. It is sometimes referred to by the common name Palmiste bouglé.

It is endemic to Mauritius. It is threatened by habitat loss. Tectiphiala ferox was not known until 1965 when this new species of the Mascarene palm was discovered near Grand Bassin by Marc d"Unienville. Individuals in this species can grow up to 9 meters.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Strahm, W. (1998). "Tectiphiala ferox". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998 e.T38706A10143781. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38706A10143781.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Tectiphiala H.E.Moore". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Tectiphiala H.E.Moore". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Tectiphiala H.E.Moore". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Satakentia liukiuensis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2021-10-23.