Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien

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Common names:	Miniature date palm (English) Pygmy date palm (English)
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Derivation of specific name:	roebelenii: after Carl Roebelen, 1855-1927, the original collector who discovered the species in Laos.
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Worldwide distribution:	China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Literature:	Parker, T. (2023). Common Trees of Mozambique The Tree Press, Austin, Texas, USA Pages 68 - 69. (Includes a picture).

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Phoenix roebelenii
African Plant Database: Phoenix roebelenii
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Phoenix roebelenii
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Phoenix roebelenii
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Phoenix roebelenii
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Wikipedia: Phoenix roebelenii