Clinostigma warburgii
| Clinostigma warburgii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Clinostigma |
| Species: | C. warburgii |
| Binomial name | |
| Clinostigma warburgii | |
Clinostigma warburgii, also known as niu vao, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Arecaceae. It is a palm tree that is endemic to the Pacific island country of Samoa, specifically the island of Upolu.[2]
Description
Clinostigma warburgii is characterised by its smooth, straight, and pale trunk, which can attain a height of up to 20 m (66 ft). The trunk supports a prominent, elongated, bright green crownshaft. Above the crownshaft, the species develops a spreading crown composed of arching leaves with distinctly pendulous leaflets.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Mura-Faasavalu, R.; Atherton, J. (2021). "Clinostigma warburgii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T157902682A157902732. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T157902682A157902732.en.
- ↑ "Clinostigma warburgii Becc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Clinostigma warburgii - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide". palmpedia.net. Retrieved 2026-07-12.