Rare palm tree rediscovered in Madagascar after nearly 100 years

Mongabay
Jul 29, 2026, 12:48 am108 ptsTrending
Researchers have tracked down 28 individuals of a palm tree species last recorded in Madagascar nearly 100 years ago. Nearly every tree of the species, Ravenea latisecta, was found within four protected areas in the Andasibe-Mantadia region of Madagascar, according to a recent study. “Andasibe–Mantadia is…

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