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Creta Date Palm

Phoenix theophrasti

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palmera de Creta
French Palmier de Crete
German Kreta Dattelpalme

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Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
Least Concern
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Date palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Not Evaluated
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East Indian wine palm
Phoenix rupicola
Near Threatened
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Loureiro's palm
Phoenix loureiroi
Least Concern
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Mangrove Date Palm
Phoenix paludosa
Near Threatened
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Roebelin palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Not Evaluated
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Senegal date palm
Phoenix reclinata
Least Concern
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wild date palm
Phoenix sylvestris
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creta Date Palm?
The scientific name of Creta Date Palm is Phoenix theophrasti. It belongs to the genus Phoenix.
What is the conservation status of Creta Date Palm?
Creta Date Palm (Phoenix theophrasti) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Creta Date Palm belong to?
Creta Date Palm (Phoenix theophrasti) belongs to the genus Phoenix, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does Creta Date Palm belong to?
Creta Date Palm (Phoenix theophrasti) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Creta Date Palm?
The closest relatives of Creta Date Palm in the genus Phoenix include Canary Island Date Palm, Date palm, East Indian wine palm, Loureiro's palm, Mangrove Date Palm.

Genus Phoenix — 9 Species

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Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
LC
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Creta Date Palm
Phoenix theophrasti
NT
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Date palm
Phoenix dactylifera
NE 🐾
East Indian wine palm
Phoenix rupicola
NT 🐾
Loureiro's palm
Phoenix loureiroi
LC 🐾
Mangrove Date Palm
Phoenix paludosa
NT 🐾
Roebelin palm
Phoenix roebelenii
NE 🐾
Senegal date palm
Phoenix reclinata
LC 🐾
wild date palm
Phoenix sylvestris
NE
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