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Trinidad palm

Sabal mauritiiformis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, and Seychelles. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Sabal mauritiiformis (Trinidad palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Botan

German Trinidad-Palmettopalme

Portuguese palmeira-leque

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Trinidad palm?

The scientific name of Trinidad palm is Sabal mauritiiformis. It belongs to the genus Sabal.

What is the conservation status of Trinidad palm?

Trinidad palm (Sabal mauritiiformis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Trinidad palm live?

Trinidad palm is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, India, and Seychelles. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Seychelles.

What family does Trinidad palm belong to?

Trinidad palm (Sabal mauritiiformis) belongs to the genus Sabal, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Trinidad palm belong to?

Trinidad palm (Sabal mauritiiformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Trinidad palm?

The closest relatives of Trinidad palm in the genus Sabal include Bermuda Palm, blue palmetto, Bonaire Palm, Dwarf Palmetto, Hispaniola palmetto.