Hyphaene reptans
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Habitat and Distribution
Kenya, Somalia, and Yemen. Hyphaene reptans is apparently restricted to Kenya, with reports to be confirmed in Somalia and Arabia. This palm grows in extreme arid, desert conditions and associated with perched water tables. Grows in extreme arid, desert conditions and associated with perched water tables.Description
Biology: This is an imperfectly studied taxon almost only known from the original description (cf. Beccari, 1908). It is apparently different from all other Hyphaene in its creeping habit, the several arms of the dichotomies radiating outwards from a central point, the stem flattened, tending to lie on the surface of the ground. Additional material is critical for a better understanding of this taxon. Editing by edric.
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Comments and Curiosities
This species is sometimes confused at vegetative stage with Borassus aethiopum, from which it can be distinguished by the presence of red dark rounded scales in the lamina and very indistinct lateral veins.
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References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.