Pseudophoenix lediniana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pseudophoenix lediniana |
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Pseudophoenix
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lediniana
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The Pseudophoenix lediniana is a special type of palm tree. It is found only in one place: the Tiburon Peninsula in southwestern Haiti. This palm is quite tall, usually growing between 10 and 20 meters high.
It has a single trunk that is a bit wider at the bottom. Its leaves are pinnately compound leaves, which means they look like feathers.
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About the Pseudophoenix lediniana Palm
This palm is very rare in nature. It was first described and given its scientific name by a scientist named Robert William Read. The palm was named in honor of Dr. R. Bruce Ledin. He was one of the people who helped start The Palm Society in Florida, an organization for palm tree lovers.
Where This Palm Lives
The Pseudophoenix lediniana palm lives only in the Tiburon Peninsula in Haiti. This makes it an endemic species. Endemic means it naturally grows nowhere else in the world. It prefers specific conditions in its habitat to grow well.
What It Looks Like
This palm is a medium-sized tree. It can reach heights of 10 to 20 meters, which is like a 3 to 6-story building. The trunk is usually solitary, meaning it grows as a single stem. It often swells a little at the base, making it look wider there. The leaves are long and feather-like, typical of many palm trees.
Why This Palm is Important
The Pseudophoenix lediniana is listed as a critically endangered species. This means it is at a very high risk of disappearing forever. Protecting its natural home in Haiti is very important to help this unique palm survive. Scientists and conservationists work to understand and protect rare plants like this one.
See also
- Pseudophoenix lediniana para niños (in Spanish)
