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Barbados-Königspalme

Roystonea oleracea

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), North America (Panama, Saint Lucia), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇦 Panama 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Arecales (Palmenartige)

Species

Roystonea oleracea (Barbados-Königspalme)

Names in Other Languages

German Barbados-Königspalme

Portuguese palmeira-imperial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barbados-Königspalme?

The scientific name of Barbados-Königspalme is Roystonea oleracea. It belongs to the genus Roystonea.

What is the conservation status of Barbados-Königspalme?

Barbados-Königspalme (Roystonea oleracea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barbados-Königspalme live?

Barbados-Königspalme is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), North America (Panama, Saint Lucia), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Taiwan.

What family does Barbados-Königspalme belong to?

Barbados-Königspalme (Roystonea oleracea) belongs to the genus Roystonea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Barbados-Königspalme belong to?

Barbados-Königspalme (Roystonea oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Barbados-Königspalme?

The closest relatives of Barbados-Königspalme in the genus Roystonea include Königspalme, Morass Cabbage Palm.