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palmeira-imperial

Roystonea oleracea

Near Threatened
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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.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

German Barbados-Königspalme
Portuguese palmeira-imperial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palmeira-imperial?
The scientific name of palmeira-imperial is Roystonea oleracea. It belongs to the genus Roystonea.
What is the conservation status of palmeira-imperial?
palmeira-imperial (Roystonea oleracea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does palmeira-imperial live?
palmeira-imperial 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 palmeira-imperial belong to?
palmeira-imperial (Roystonea oleracea) belongs to the genus Roystonea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does palmeira-imperial belong to?
palmeira-imperial (Roystonea oleracea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of palmeira-imperial?
The closest relatives of palmeira-imperial in the genus Roystonea include palmeira-imperial-de-cuba, Morass Cabbage Palm.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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