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Cardboard Palm

Zamia furfuracea

Endangered

About

The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a species in the genus Zamia. It is currently classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida)

Order

Cycadales (Palmfarne)

Species

Zamia furfuracea (Cardboard Palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palma Bola

Portuguese araruta-da-flórida

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cardboard Palm?

The scientific name of Cardboard Palm is Zamia furfuracea. It belongs to the genus Zamia.

What is the conservation status of Cardboard Palm?

Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cardboard Palm live?

Cardboard Palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, India, Seychelles, United States.

What family does Cardboard Palm belong to?

Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) belongs to the genus Zamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Zamiaceae.

Is Cardboard Palm endangered?

Yes, Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cardboard Palm belong to?

Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Cardboard Palm?

The closest relatives of Cardboard Palm in the genus Zamia include Bay-rush, Little Chamal, Florida arrowroot.