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Date palm

Phoenix dactylifera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palmera datilera

French palmier dattier

German Dattelpalme

Portuguese palmeira-datilifera

Arabic nakhl

Turkish Hurma

Similar Species in Phoenix

Canary Island Date Palm

East Indian wine palm

Phoenix rupicola

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Date palm?

The scientific name of Date palm is Phoenix dactylifera. It belongs to the genus Phoenix.

Where does Date palm live?

Date palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Date palm belong to?

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) belongs to the genus Phoenix, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Date palm belong to?

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Date palm?

The closest relatives of Date palm in the genus Phoenix include wild date palm, Loureiro's palm, Mangrove Date Palm, Creta Date Palm, Senegal date palm.