Coco-de-mer  (Lodoicea maldivica)

Range

Endemic to the Seychelles, natural stands of the coco-de-mer are only found on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse (4), although individuals have been introduced to other islands and there is a population on Silhouette Island (5).

Habitat

Inhabits rainforests where there are deep, well-drained soils (2) and open exposed slopes; although growth is reduced on such eroded soils (5).

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