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Burmese fishtail palm

Caryota mitis

Least Concern

About

The Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) is a species in the genus Caryota. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Caryota mitis (Burmese fishtail palm)

Names in Other Languages

French caryote doux

German buschige Fischschwanzpalme

Portuguese cariota-de-touceira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Burmese fishtail palm?

The scientific name of Burmese fishtail palm is Caryota mitis. It belongs to the genus Caryota.

What is the conservation status of Burmese fishtail palm?

Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Burmese fishtail palm live?

Burmese fishtail palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan.

What family does Burmese fishtail palm belong to?

Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) belongs to the genus Caryota, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Burmese fishtail palm endangered?

No, Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Burmese fishtail palm belong to?

Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Burmese fishtail palm?

The closest relatives of Burmese fishtail palm in the genus Caryota include Jaggery palm, Snake Palm, Albert palm.