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Canary Island Date Palm

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).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇱 Albania 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Species

Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palma Canaria

French dattier des Canaries

German kanarische Dattelpalme

Portuguese tamareira-das-canárias

Similar Species in Phoenix

East Indian wine palm

Phoenix rupicola

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canary Island Date Palm?

The scientific name of Canary Island Date Palm is Phoenix canariensis. It belongs to the genus Phoenix.

What is the conservation status of Canary Island Date Palm?

Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Canary Island Date Palm live?

Canary Island Date Palm 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 Canary Island Date Palm belong to?

Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) belongs to the genus Phoenix, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Canary Island Date Palm endangered?

No, Canary Island Date Palm (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 Canary Island Date Palm belong to?

Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Canary Island Date Palm?

The closest relatives of Canary Island Date Palm in the genus Phoenix include wild date palm, Loureiro's palm, Mangrove Date Palm, Creta Date Palm, Senegal date palm.