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Kentia Palm

Howea forsteriana

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, Marshall Islands, and Micronesia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Arecales (пальмоцветные)

Species

Howea forsteriana (Kentia Palm)

Names in Other Languages

German Kentiapalme

Portuguese palmeira-quênia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kentia Palm?

The scientific name of Kentia Palm is Howea forsteriana. It belongs to the genus Howea.

What is the conservation status of Kentia Palm?

Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kentia Palm live?

Kentia Palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, Marshall Islands, and Micronesia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Marshall Islands, Micronesia.

What family does Kentia Palm belong to?

Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) belongs to the genus Howea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Kentia Palm endangered?

Yes, Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Kentia Palm belong to?

Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Kentia Palm?

The closest relatives of Kentia Palm in the genus Howea include Curly Palm.