| Synonyms: |
Raphia monbuttorum Drude var. macrocarpa Robyns & Tournay |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | ruwenzorica: of the Ruwenzori Mts, where the type specimen was collected. |
| Habitat: | |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 800 - 1500 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Eastern DRC, Burundi and likely in Rwanda and Uganda. |
| Botanical divisions: | IX |
| Growth form(s): | Tree. |
| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Data deficient |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 55. Sosef, M.S.M., Gereau, R.E., Luke, Q., Ntore, S., Simo-Droissart, M., Stevart, T. & Tack, W. (2021). Red List of the endemic and subendemic Trees of Central Africa. Botanic Garden Meise, Belgium Pages 48 - 49. (Includes a picture). |