Rhun palm
Borassus aethiopum
Also known as: Ron · Emaakube · Dimaka · Rônier · Palmier Ronier
📋 About Rhun palm
Borassus aethiopum is a species of Borassus palm from Africa. In English, it is variously referred to as African fan palm, African palmyra palm, deleb palm, ron palm, toddy palm, black rhun palm, rônier palm. It is widespread across much of tropical Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to northern South Africa, though it is largely absent from the forested areas of Central Africa and desert regions such as the Sahara and Namib. This palm also grows in northwest Madagascar and the Comoros.
🏷️ Common Names for Rhun palm
This plant is known by many names around the world. Whether you're searching for "Ron" or "Emaakube", they all refer to the same species.
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🔬 Plant Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Borassus
Species
Borassus aethiopum
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