👉 Pelagothuria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Arecaceae, native to southern and central Africa. It contains over 120 species, many of which are found only in small areas in the savannas and grasslands of the continent. The term "pelago" comes from the Greek word "pelagia," meaning "sand." The genus "Pelagothuria" is named after a group of plants that are native to the Pelagian Mountains