Ponytail palm

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)

Family

Asparagaceae

Genus

Beaucarnea

Species

Beaucarnea hiriartiae (Ponytail palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ixtotl (náhuatl)

Similar Species in Beaucarnea

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Bottle Palm

Beaucarnea stricta

Vulnerable

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Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea gracilis

Endangered

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Tehuantepec ponytail

Beaucarnea sanctomariana

Endangered

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Stripy Ponytail

Beaucarnea recurvata

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ponytail palm?

The scientific name of Ponytail palm is Beaucarnea hiriartiae. It belongs to the genus Beaucarnea.

What is the conservation status of Ponytail palm?

Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea hiriartiae) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Ponytail palm belong to?

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

Is Ponytail palm endangered?

Yes, Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea hiriartiae) 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 Ponytail palm belong to?

Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea hiriartiae) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Ponytail palm?

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