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Dwarf Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana), Asia (Georgia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (Croatia, Malta, Portugal), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇲🇹 Malta 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Arecales (Arecales)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Chamaerops
Species
Chamaerops humilis (Dwarf Fan Palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish palmera enana
French palmier nain
German europäische Zwergpalme
Portuguese palmeira-de-leque-da-europa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Fan Palm?
The scientific name of Dwarf Fan Palm is Chamaerops humilis. It belongs to the genus Chamaerops.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Fan Palm?
Dwarf Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Fan Palm live?
Dwarf Fan Palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana), Asia (Georgia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (Croatia, Malta, Portugal), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Georgia, Malta, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey.
What family does Dwarf Fan Palm belong to?
Dwarf Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) belongs to the genus Chamaerops, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is Dwarf Fan Palm endangered?
No, Dwarf Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dwarf Fan Palm belong to?
Dwarf Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Chamaerops — 1 Species

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