East African doum palm (Hyphaene compressa)
Hyphaene compressa is an East African fan palm thriving in savanna and grassland habitats. Its edible fruits are a food source, and its versatile leaves are widely used.
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Synonyms
Chamaeriphes compressa (H.Wendl.) Kuntze
Hyphaene benadirensis Becc.
Hyphaene incoje Furtado
Hyphaene kilvaensis (Becc.) Furtado
Hyphaene mangoides Becc.
Hyphaene megacarpa Furtado
Hyphaene multiformis Becc.
Hyphaene semiplaena (Becc.) Furtado
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderArecales
- familyArecaceae
- genusHyphaene
- speciesHyphaene compressa