Raphia sudanica is a palm species in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Western Africa, where it is locally used for construction purposes.[2][3]
Raphia sudanica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Genus: | Raphia |
Species: | R. sudanica
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Binomial name | |
Raphia sudanica | |
Synonyms | |
Raphia bandamensis A.Chev. |
References
edit- ^ Cosiaux, A.; Gardiner, L.M.; Couvreur, T.L.P. (2018). "Raphia sudanica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T185457A95316539. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T185457A95316539.en. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Raphia sudanica - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide". www.palmpedia.net. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ Blench, Roger (23–26 June 2015). The translocation of useful trees in African prehistory (PDF). 8th International Workshop for African Archaeobotany. Modena, Italy.