ruffle palm

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, Taiwan, and Tanzania.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Arecales (Arecales)

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Aiphanes

Species

Aiphanes horrida (ruffle palm)

Names in Other Languages

German Stachelpalme

Portuguese pupunha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ruffle palm?

The scientific name of ruffle palm is Aiphanes horrida. It belongs to the genus Aiphanes.

What is the conservation status of ruffle palm?

ruffle palm (Aiphanes horrida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ruffle palm live?

ruffle palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, Taiwan, and Tanzania.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Taiwan, Tanzania.

What family does ruffle palm belong to?

ruffle palm (Aiphanes horrida) belongs to the genus Aiphanes, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is ruffle palm endangered?

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

What kingdom does ruffle palm belong to?

ruffle palm (Aiphanes horrida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).