Phoenix
Phoenix
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of about 14 pinnate-leaved palms from the Old World, including some of the most cultivated and important to humanity. Phoenix dactylifera (date palm) has been cultivated for over 5,000 years in North Africa and the Middle East. They are dioecious and remarkably tolerant of drought and salinity.
Distribution Canary Islands, Africa, Middle East, South and Southeast Asia
Conservation Varies by species; P. theophrasti endangered; most least concern
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Phoenix canariensis hort. ex Chabaud
Canary Island Date Palm
Specimen ID RN-PHNX-00001
Origin Islas Canarias (España)
Type Palm
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Phoenix dactylifera L.
Date Palm
Specimen ID RN-PHNX-00002
Origin Norte de África, Oriente Medio (cultivada desde hace 5.000 años)
Type Palm
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Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien
Pygmy Date Palm
Specimen ID RN-PHNX-00003
Origin Laos, sur de China, Yunnan (bosques ribereños)
Type Palm