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Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal minor

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, and Taiwan.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French latanier
Portuguese palmeira-sabal-anã

Similar Species in Sabal

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Bermuda Palm
Sabal bermudana
Endangered
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blue palmetto
Sabal palmetto
Least Concern
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Bonaire Palm
Sabal lougheediana
Critically Endangered
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Hispaniola palmetto
Sabal domingensis
Endangered
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Puerto Rican Hat Palm
Sabal causiarum
Vulnerable
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Texas palmetto
Sabal mexicana
Least Concern
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Thatch palm
Sabal yapa
Least Concern
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Trinidad palm
Sabal mauritiiformis
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Palmetto?
The scientific name of Dwarf Palmetto is Sabal minor. It belongs to the genus Sabal.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Palmetto?
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Palmetto live?
Dwarf Palmetto is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, India, Seychelles, Taiwan.
What family does Dwarf Palmetto belong to?
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) belongs to the genus Sabal, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is Dwarf Palmetto endangered?
No, Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dwarf Palmetto belong to?
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Palmetto?
The closest relatives of Dwarf Palmetto in the genus Sabal include Bermuda Palm, blue palmetto, Bonaire Palm, Hispaniola palmetto, Puerto Rican Hat Palm.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Sabal — 9 Species

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Bermuda Palm
Sabal bermudana
EN 🐾
blue palmetto
Sabal palmetto
LC 🐾
Bonaire Palm
Sabal lougheediana
CR
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Dwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
LC
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Hispaniola palmetto
Sabal domingensis
EN 🐾
Puerto Rican Hat Palm
Sabal causiarum
VU 🐾
Texas palmetto
Sabal mexicana
LC 🐾
Thatch palm
Sabal yapa
LC 🐾
Trinidad palm
Sabal mauritiiformis
NT
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