Elephant Palm

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Guinea and Yemen.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇾🇪 Yemen

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Arecales (Arecales)

Family

Arecaceae

Genus

Borassus

Species

Borassus aethiopum (Elephant Palm)

Names in Other Languages

French Palmier Ronier

German Delebpalme

Portuguese palmeira-abânico

Similar Species in Borassus

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palmyra palm

Borassus flabellifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant Palm?

The scientific name of Elephant Palm is Borassus aethiopum. It belongs to the genus Borassus.

What is the conservation status of Elephant Palm?

Elephant Palm (Borassus aethiopum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Elephant Palm live?

Elephant Palm is found in Distributed across Guinea and Yemen.. Countries include Guinea, Yemen.

What family does Elephant Palm belong to?

Elephant Palm (Borassus aethiopum) belongs to the genus Borassus, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

Is Elephant Palm endangered?

No, Elephant Palm (Borassus aethiopum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Elephant Palm belong to?

Elephant Palm (Borassus aethiopum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Elephant Palm?

The closest relatives of Elephant Palm in the genus Borassus include palmyra palm.