Makalani Palm (Hyphaene petersiana)
Hyphaene petersiana is a distinctive fan palm native to Southern Africa, known for its unique branching stem and large, edible fruit. It thrives near water sources.
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Synonyms
Chamaeriphes benguelensis (Welw. ex H.Wendl.) Kuntze
Chamaeriphes ventricosa (J.Kirk) Kuntze
Hyphaene aurantiaca Dammer
Hyphaene benguelensis Welw. ex H.Wendl.
Hyphaene bussei Dammer
Hyphaene goetzei Dammer
Hyphaene obovata Furtado
Hyphaene ovata Furtado
Hyphaene plagiocarpa Dammer
Hyphaene ventricosa J.Kirk
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderArecales
- familyArecaceae
- genusHyphaene
- speciesHyphaene petersiana