Basselinia gracilis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Basselinia |
| Species: | B. gracilis |
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Basselinia gracilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm tree endemic to New Caledonia.
Basselinia gracilis was first described in 1864, and received its current name in 1873. The IUCN lists the species as endangered. It is used in horticulture.
Taxonomy
Basselinia gracilis was first described in 1864, as Kentia gracilis, by Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart and Jean Antoine Arthur Gris. The species has been placed in several genera, including Clinostigma and Cyphokentia. Its current name was first published in 1873.[2]
Distribution
Basselinia gracilis is native to the wet tropical biome,[2] and is endemic to New Caledonia. It grows in two locations in the north-east of Grande Terre. Its extent of occurrence is 8 square kilometres (3.1 sq mi).[1]
The species grows in humid forests, on schist soils, at altitudes of 500–1,000 metres (1,600–3,300 ft).[1]
Description
Basselinia gracilis is a small palm tree.[1]
Uses
Basselinia gracilis seeds are sold in the international horticultural trade.[1] The species is used as an ornamental plant.[3]
Conservation
In 2016, the IUCN assessed as Basselinia gracilis as Endangered. The species is threatened by rats, which destroy its seeds, and wild pigs, which damage its habitat. The sale of seeds to the horticultural trade may also be a threat.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amice, R.; Canel, J.; Ugolini, D.; Butin, J.-P.; Fleurot, D.; Garnier, D.; Goxe, J.; Henry, B. (2020). "Basselinia gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T38439A185101650. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T38439A185101650.en. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 3 "Basselinia gracilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Basselinia gracilis (BSZGR)". gd.eppo.int. EPPO Global Database. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
External links
Data related to Basselinia gracilis at Wikispecies