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Bottle Palm

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

Critically Endangered

About

The Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is a species in the genus Hyophorbe. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in monta.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, Seychelles, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (Bottle Palm)

Names in Other Languages

French Palmiste gargoulette

Portuguese palmeira-garrafa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bottle Palm?

The scientific name of Bottle Palm is Hyophorbe lagenicaulis. It belongs to the genus Hyophorbe.

What is the conservation status of Bottle Palm?

Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bottle Palm live?

Bottle Palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, Seychelles, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Mexico, Seychelles, Taiwan.

What family does Bottle Palm belong to?

Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) belongs to the genus Hyophorbe, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Bottle Palm endangered?

Yes, Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bottle Palm belong to?

Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bottle Palm?

The closest relatives of Bottle Palm in the genus Hyophorbe include Palmiste Poison, spindle palm.