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dattier des Canaries

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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 dattier des Canaries?
The scientific name of dattier des Canaries is Phoenix canariensis. It belongs to the genus Phoenix.
What is the conservation status of dattier des Canaries?
dattier des Canaries (Phoenix canariensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does dattier des Canaries live?
dattier des Canaries 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 dattier des Canaries belong to?
dattier des Canaries (Phoenix canariensis) belongs to the genus Phoenix, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is dattier des Canaries endangered?
No, dattier des Canaries (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 dattier des Canaries belong to?
dattier des Canaries (Phoenix canariensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of dattier des Canaries?
The closest relatives of dattier des Canaries in the genus Phoenix include Dattier du Senegal, palmier dattier, Palmier de Crete, wild date palm, East Indian wine palm.

Native Range — 21 Countries

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