Balaka (palm)
Encyclopedia
Balaka is a genus
of about seven species
in the palm family, Arecaceae
or Palmae. Five species are native to the islands of Fiji
and two to Samoa
.
Selected species
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of about seven species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
in the palm family, Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Arecaceae or Palmae , are a family of flowering plants, the only family in the monocot order Arecales. There are roughly 202 currently known genera with around 2600 species, most of which are restricted to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates...
or Palmae. Five species are native to the islands of Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
and two to Samoa
Samoa
Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in...
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Selected species
- Balaka longirostrisBalaka longirostrisBalaka longirostris is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family.It is found only in Fiji.-References:* Fuller, D. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 July 2007....
- Balaka macrocarpaBalaka macrocarpaBalaka macrocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family.It is found only in Fiji.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Fuller, D. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 July 2007....
- Balaka microcarpaBalaka microcarpaBalaka microcarpa is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. This small palm can grow up to 13 meters in height.It is found only in Fiji.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:* Fuller, D. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 July 2007....
- Balaka seemanniiBalaka seemanniiBalaka seemannii is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family.It is found only in Fiji.-References:* Fuller, D. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 July 2007....