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Palma Criolla

Roystonea regia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇦 Panama 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Roystonea regia (Palma Criolla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palma Criolla

French palmier royal

German Königspalme

Portuguese palmeira-imperial-de-cuba

Similar Species in Roystonea

South American royal palm

Roystonea oleracea

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palma Criolla?

The scientific name of Palma Criolla is Roystonea regia. It belongs to the genus Roystonea.

Where does Palma Criolla live?

Palma Criolla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Honduras, India, Micronesia, Palau, Panama.

What family does Palma Criolla belong to?

Palma Criolla (Roystonea regia) belongs to the genus Roystonea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Palma Criolla belong to?

Palma Criolla (Roystonea regia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Palma Criolla?

The closest relatives of Palma Criolla in the genus Roystonea include Morass Cabbage Palm, South American royal palm.