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Florida royal palm

Roystonea regia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇦 Panama 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Roystonea regia (Florida royal palm)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Palma Criolla

French palmier royal

German Königspalme

Portuguese palmeira-imperial-de-cuba

Similar Species in Roystonea

South American royal palm

Roystonea oleracea

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Florida royal palm?

The scientific name of Florida royal palm is Roystonea regia. It belongs to the genus Roystonea.

Where does Florida royal palm live?

Florida royal palm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Honduras, India, Micronesia, Palau, Panama.

What family does Florida royal palm belong to?

Florida royal palm (Roystonea regia) belongs to the genus Roystonea, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.

What kingdom does Florida royal palm belong to?

Florida royal palm (Roystonea regia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Florida royal palm?

The closest relatives of Florida royal palm in the genus Roystonea include Morass Cabbage Palm, South American royal palm.