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Palma Canaria

Phoenix canariensis

Least Concern

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The Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) is a species in the genus Phoenix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (Mexico, Nicaragua), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇱 Albania 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Phoenix canariensis (Palma Canaria)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palma Canaria

French dattier des Canaries

German kanarische Dattelpalme

Portuguese tamareira-das-canárias

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palma Canaria?

The scientific name of Palma Canaria is Phoenix canariensis. It belongs to the genus Phoenix.

What is the conservation status of Palma Canaria?

Palma Canaria (Phoenix canariensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Palma Canaria live?

Palma Canaria is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (6 countries), North America (Mexico, Nicaragua), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Italy, Malta.

What family does Palma Canaria belong to?

Palma Canaria (Phoenix canariensis) belongs to the genus Phoenix, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Palma Canaria endangered?

No, Palma Canaria (Phoenix canariensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Palma Canaria belong to?

Palma Canaria (Phoenix canariensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Palma Canaria?

The closest relatives of Palma Canaria in the genus Phoenix include palmera datilera, Palmera de Creta, Senegal date palm, Roebelin palm, wild date palm.