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toquilla

Carludovica palmata

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Guatemala), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Pandanales (Pandanales)

Species

Carludovica palmata (toquilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish toquilla

French carludovique palmée

German Panamapalme

Portuguese bumә-kaxinawá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of toquilla?

The scientific name of toquilla is Carludovica palmata. It belongs to the genus Carludovica.

What is the conservation status of toquilla?

toquilla (Carludovica palmata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does toquilla live?

toquilla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Guatemala), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Guatemala, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Taiwan.

What family does toquilla belong to?

toquilla (Carludovica palmata) belongs to the genus Carludovica, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyclanthaceae.

Is toquilla endangered?

No, toquilla (Carludovica palmata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does toquilla belong to?

toquilla (Carludovica palmata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).