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spindle palm

Hyophorbe verschaffeltii

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (spindle palm)

Names in Other Languages

French Palmiste Marron

German Spindel-Futterpalme

Portuguese palmeira-fuso

Similar Species in Hyophorbe

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Bottle Palm

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spindle palm?

The scientific name of spindle palm is Hyophorbe verschaffeltii. It belongs to the genus Hyophorbe.

What is the conservation status of spindle palm?

spindle palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does spindle palm live?

spindle palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Taiwan.

What family does spindle palm belong to?

spindle palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii) belongs to the genus Hyophorbe, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is spindle palm endangered?

Yes, spindle palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does spindle palm belong to?

spindle palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of spindle palm?

The closest relatives of spindle palm in the genus Hyophorbe include Bottle Palm, Palmiste Poison.