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Phoenicophorium borsigianum, the thief palm, is the only species in its genus, a solitary palm native to the Seychelles that grows up to a fairly tall tree. It tolerates full sun and drought better than most palms, which makes it a sturdy choice for dry, open sites.
Phoenicophorium, the thief palm, is a monotypic genus of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. The sole species is Phoenicophorium borsigianum.
It is endemic to the Seychelles, being fairly widespread on the larger islands of the group, such as Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin, and La Digue.
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