Verschaffeltia splendida
Also known as Latanier slat, Seychelles stilt palm
Verschaffeltia splendida ("Latanier Latte" or stilt palm) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is the only species in the genus Verschaffeltia.
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Verschaffeltia splendida ("Latanier Latte" or stilt palm) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is the only species in the genus Verschaffeltia.
It is found only in Seychelles where it is threatened by habitat loss. The name comes from the Belgian Ambroise Verschaffelt.