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Stripy Ponytail

Beaucarnea recurvata

Critically Endangered

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

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Beaucarnea recurvata (Stripy Ponytail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Apachite

Portuguese biucarnea

Similar Species in Beaucarnea

Beaucarnea hiriartiae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stripy Ponytail?

The scientific name of Stripy Ponytail is Beaucarnea recurvata. It belongs to the genus Beaucarnea.

What is the conservation status of Stripy Ponytail?

Stripy Ponytail (Beaucarnea recurvata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Stripy Ponytail live?

Stripy Ponytail is found in Distributed across Brazil, 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, India, Taiwan.

What family does Stripy Ponytail belong to?

Stripy Ponytail (Beaucarnea recurvata) belongs to the genus Beaucarnea, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.

Is Stripy Ponytail endangered?

Yes, Stripy Ponytail (Beaucarnea recurvata) 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 Stripy Ponytail belong to?

Stripy Ponytail (Beaucarnea recurvata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Stripy Ponytail?

The closest relatives of Stripy Ponytail in the genus Beaucarnea include Bottle Palm, Ponytail palm, Ponytail Palm, Tehuantepec ponytail.