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Fountain palm

Livistona chinensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Livistona chinensis (Fountain palm)

Names in Other Languages

French palmier évantail de Chine

German chinesische Livingstonpalme

Portuguese falsa-latania

Similar Species in Livistona

Central Australian Cabbage Palm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fountain palm?

The scientific name of Fountain palm is Livistona chinensis. It belongs to the genus Livistona.

Where does Fountain palm live?

Fountain palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Nauru, Seychelles, South Africa.

What family does Fountain palm belong to?

Fountain palm (Livistona chinensis) belongs to the genus Livistona, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Fountain palm belong to?

Fountain palm (Livistona chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Fountain palm?

The closest relatives of Fountain palm in the genus Livistona include Bankoualé Palm, Cabbage Fan Palm, Cabbage Palm, Central Australian Cabbage Palm, taraw palm.