LATEST ISSUE: Vol. 69(4) Dec. 2025 |
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Wild Sabal miamiensis in a mosaic of Serenoa repens. See article by D.A. Tucker et al., p. 177. Photo by Selvyn Valenzuela and D.A. Tucker. | The Palms of Southeast Madagascar: Fort Dauphin as a Revenea Hotspot L. AUREGLIA, M. RAKOTOARINIVO & B. VILA Southeast Madagascar, especially the Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) district, represents one of the last remnants of the original rainforest along the island's eastern coast and marks the transition between humid and arid climatic zones. Here, we report findings from an expedition in March and April 2024, which demonstrate that the southern part of Fort Dauphin seems to be a significant “hotspot” for the genus Ravenea. Its location in the southern half of the region, previous biogeographic events and distinct, stable climate patterns may all contribute to this particular richness. Surprisingly, the taxonomy of palm species in this area is still not well understood, even though it is reasonably accessible. Sabal miamiensis: Discovery of a New Wild Population and Restoration Efforts D.A.TUCKER, M.J. SANÍN, M.P. GRIFFITH, S. VALENZUELA, L. NUÑEZ & A.A. KHODDAMZADEH Continued field investigations have revealed a second wild population of Sabal miamiensis within its historic range, and collaborative conservation actions are now underway to support the species’ recovery in South Florida. The Palm Flora of the Meratus Mountains in Kalimantan, Indonesia as Observed in the 1970s J. DRANSFIELD The isolated Meratus range of mountains runs north-south along the border between the provinces of South and East Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo (Fig. 1). When compared with the central Bornean highlands and the massive mountains of Sabah that culminate in Gunung Kinabalu (4095m above sea level), Meratus boasts a high point, Gunung Besar (Gunung Halauhalau), of a mere 1901m. |
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