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California fan palm

Washingtonia filifera

Least Concern

About

The California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) is a species in the genus Washingtonia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇱 Albania 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Washingtonia filifera (California fan palm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California fan palm?

The scientific name of California fan palm is Washingtonia filifera. It belongs to the genus Washingtonia.

What is the conservation status of California fan palm?

California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does California fan palm live?

California fan palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, India, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Libya.

What family does California fan palm belong to?

California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) belongs to the genus Washingtonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is California fan palm endangered?

No, California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does California fan palm belong to?

California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of California fan palm?

The closest relatives of California fan palm in the genus Washingtonia include palmier évantail du Mexique.