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South American royal palm

Roystonea oleracea

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), North America (Panama, Saint Lucia), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇦 Panama 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Roystonea oleracea (South American royal palm)

Names in Other Languages

German Barbados-Königspalme

Portuguese palmeira-imperial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South American royal palm?

The scientific name of South American royal palm is Roystonea oleracea. It belongs to the genus Roystonea.

What is the conservation status of South American royal palm?

South American royal palm (Roystonea oleracea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does South American royal palm live?

South American royal palm is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), North America (Panama, Saint Lucia), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Taiwan.

What family does South American royal palm belong to?

South American royal palm (Roystonea oleracea) belongs to the genus Roystonea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does South American royal palm belong to?

South American royal palm (Roystonea oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of South American royal palm?

The closest relatives of South American royal palm in the genus Roystonea include Morass Cabbage Palm, Florida royal palm.