Clinostigma samoense

Clinostigma samoense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Clinostigma
Species:
C. samoense
Binomial name
Clinostigma samoense
Synonyms[2]
  • Clinostigma onchorhynchum Becc.
  • Clinostigma powellianum Becc.
  • Cyphokentia samoensis (H.Wendl.) Warb.
  • Exorrhiza onchorhyncha (Becc.) Burret
  • Lepidorrhachis onchorhyncha Becc. ex Martelli

Clinostigma samoense is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm tree endemic to the island of 'Upolu in Samoa.[2] It is native to foothill and montane rain forest from 510 to 1,000 m (1,670 to 3,280 ft) elevation, most abundantly around Lake Lanoto‘o from 510 to 750 m (1,670 to 2,460 ft) elevation, and less commonly on Mt. Fito around 1,000 m (3,300 ft) elevation. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Atherton, J. (2021). "Clinostigma samoense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T38476A147294102. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T38476A147294102.en.
  2. 1 2 "Clinostigma samoense H.Wendl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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