Phoenix theophrasti
Creta Date Palm, Cretan Date Palm
Other regional names: Datça Date Palm +1 more
- Datça Date Palm
- Theophrastus's Date Palm
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Phoenix theophrasti (commonly known as Creta Date Palm or Cretan date palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Kriti, Turkey
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)
Greece, Tunisia