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Palmier de Crete

Phoenix theophrasti

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palmera de Creta
French Palmier de Crete
German Kreta Dattelpalme

Similar Species in Phoenix

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dattier des Canaries
Phoenix canariensis
Least Concern
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Dattier du Senegal
Phoenix reclinata
Least Concern
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palmier dattier
Phoenix dactylifera
Not Evaluated
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Roebelin palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Not Evaluated
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wild date palm
Phoenix sylvestris
Not Evaluated
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East Indian wine palm
Phoenix rupicola
Near Threatened
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Loureiro's palm
Phoenix loureiroi
Least Concern
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Mangrove Date Palm
Phoenix paludosa
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palmier de Crete?
The scientific name of Palmier de Crete is Phoenix theophrasti. It belongs to the genus Phoenix.
What is the conservation status of Palmier de Crete?
Palmier de Crete (Phoenix theophrasti) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Palmier de Crete belong to?
Palmier de Crete (Phoenix theophrasti) belongs to the genus Phoenix, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does Palmier de Crete belong to?
Palmier de Crete (Phoenix theophrasti) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Palmier de Crete?
The closest relatives of Palmier de Crete in the genus Phoenix include dattier des Canaries, Dattier du Senegal, palmier dattier, wild date palm, East Indian wine palm.

Genus Phoenix — 9 Species

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dattier des Canaries
Phoenix canariensis
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Dattier du Senegal
Phoenix reclinata
LC 🐾
palmier dattier
Phoenix dactylifera
NE
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Palmier de Crete
Phoenix theophrasti
NT
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wild date palm
Phoenix sylvestris
NE 🐾
East Indian wine palm
Phoenix rupicola
NT 🐾
Loureiro's palm
Phoenix loureiroi
LC 🐾
Mangrove Date Palm
Phoenix paludosa
NT 🐾
Roebelin palm
Phoenix roebelenii
NE
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