Ravenea moorei explained

Ravenea moorei is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to the Comoros. This species is critically endangered, with only two mature specimens last noted in 1993. In 2023, a small population was found by researchers from Kew Gardens.[1]

Etymology

Ravenea moorei was named by John Dransfield and Natalie Uhl in honor of noted palm botanist Harold E. Moore.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ravenea moorei . Kew.org . 16 October 2024 .
  2. Dransfield. John. Uhl. Natalie W.. 1986 . Ravenea in the Comores. Principes. 30 . 4 . 156–160.

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