Latania loddigesii is a species of palm tree. The species is named in honor of Joachim Loddiges.[2] It is endemic to Mauritius, where the only remaining populations are located on the offshore islands. It is also grown as an ornamental plant. Its common names include latanier de l'Ile Ronde and latanier de Maurice.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Latania |
| Species: | L. loddigesii
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- ^ a b Johnson, D. (1998). "Latania loddigesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38588A10128456. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38588A10128456.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ Mazza, Giuseppe (2008-08-09). "Latania loddigesii". Monaco Nature Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
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