Phoenix sylvestris
Date Sugar Palm, Indian Date
Other regional names: Khejur +2 more
- Khejur
- Silver Date Palm
- Wild Date Palm
Also known as: Elate sylvestris L. +1 more
- Elate sylvestris L.
- Elate versicolor Salisb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Phoenix sylvestris (commonly known as Date Sugar Palm or Indian date) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, West Himalaya
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)
China Southeast, Leeward Is., Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka