Chamaerops humilis
Dwarf Fan Palm, European Fan Palm
Other regional names: Mediterranean Fan Fern +1 more
- Mediterranean Fan Fern
- Mediterranean Fan Palm
Also known as: Chamaeriphes major Gaertn., 1788 +2 more
- Chamaeriphes major Gaertn., 1788
- Corypha humilis (L.) Pynaert
- Phoenix humilis Royle
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Chamaerops humilis (commonly known as Dwarf Fan Palm or European Fan Palm) is a palm within the Arecaceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, France, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Corse, Dominican Republic
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms