Phoenix dactylifera
Date, Date Palm
Also known as: Encephalartos pungens (L.f. ex Aiton) Lehm. +18 more
- Encephalartos pungens (L.f. ex Aiton) Lehm.
- Macrozamia tridentata var. pungens J.Schust.
- Palma dactylifera (L.) Mill.
- Palma major Garsault
- Phoenix atlantica var. maroccana A.Chev.
- Phoenix chevalieri D.Rivera, S.Ríos & Obón
- Phoenix dactylifera var. adunca D.H.Christ ex Becc.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. costata Becc.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. cylindrocarpa Mart.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. gonocarpa Mart.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. oocarpa Mart.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. oxysperma Mart.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. sphaerocarpa Mart.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. sphaerosperma Mart.
- Phoenix dactylifera var. sylvestris Mart.
- Phoenix excelsior Cav.
- Phoenix iberica D.Rivera, S.Ríos & Obón
- Zamia pallida Salisb.
- Zamia pungens L.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Phoenix dactylifera (commonly known as Date or Date palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Cayman Is., Central African Republic, Chad, China South-Central, China Southeast, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, East Aegean Is., Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Gambia, The, Great Britain, Gulf of Guinea Is., India, Leeward Is., Libya, Madeira, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, Mozambique Channel Is., New Caledonia, Northern Territory, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Senegal, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, South Australia, Spain, Sudan, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Vietnam, Western Australia, Western Sahara