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Jaggery palm

Caryota urens

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Maldives, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Caryota urens (Jaggery palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palmera de sagú

French caryote brûlant

German Brennpalme

Portuguese palmeira-rabo-de-peixe

Similar Species in Caryota

Burmese fishtail palm

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jaggery palm?

The scientific name of Jaggery palm is Caryota urens. It belongs to the genus Caryota.

What is the conservation status of Jaggery palm?

Jaggery palm (Caryota urens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Jaggery palm live?

Jaggery palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Maldives, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Nauru.

What family does Jaggery palm belong to?

Jaggery palm (Caryota urens) belongs to the genus Caryota, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Jaggery palm endangered?

No, Jaggery palm (Caryota urens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Jaggery palm belong to?

Jaggery palm (Caryota urens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Jaggery palm?

The closest relatives of Jaggery palm in the genus Caryota include Albert palm, Burmese fishtail palm, Snake Palm.