Laccosperma secundiflorum

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Laccosperma secundiflorum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Laccosperma
Species:
L. secundiflorum
Binomial name
Laccosperma secundiflorum
(P.Beauv.) Kuntze
Synonyms

Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum (P.Beauv.) G.Mann & H.Wendl.

Laccosperma secundiflorum, the gao, is a species of palm found in the Dzangha-Sangha tropical forests of Cameroon. It has thorny stems, which it uses to wrap around nearby trees, enabling it to grow to heights of over 30 metres.[1][2] The local population harvests the trees, and uses them to make palm oil and palm wine, as well as canes (similar to rattan) for furniture, mats and baskets.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Laccosperma secundiflorum (P.Beauv.) Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  2. ^ "Laccosperma secundiflorum (P.Beauv.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 729 (1891)". PALMweb. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  3. ^ "Laccosperma secundiflorum in Global Plants on JSTOR". plants.jstor.org. Retrieved 2023-11-23.