Phoenix acaulis
Dwarf Date Palm, Stemless Date Palm
Also known as: Phoenix acaulis var. melanocarpa Griff.
- Phoenix acaulis var. melanocarpa Griff.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Phoenix acaulis (commonly known as Dwarf Date Palm or Stemless Date Palm) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Arecaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, West Himalaya
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)
Trinidad-Tobago