| Beccariophoenix alfredii | |
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| In natural habitat of Madagascar | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Beccariophoenix |
| Species: | B. alfredii
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| Binomial name | |
| Beccariophoenix alfredii Rakotoarinivo, Ranarivelo & J.Dransf.
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Beccariophoenix alfredii, also known as the high plateau coconut palm, is a recently discovered species of Arecaceae (palms), endemic to Madagascar. It is in the genus Beccariophoenix, and is closely related to the genus Cocos. Beccariophoenix alfredii is very similar in appearance to the coconut palm, although somewhat cold hardy, making it a good look-alike for the coconut in cooler climates.
- ^ Rakotoarinivo, M.; Dransfield, J. (2012). "Beccariophoenix alfredii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T195901A2430668. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T195901A2430668.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.