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Washingtonia filifera

California Fan Palm, Desert Palm
Also known as: Brahea filamentosa H.Wendl. +13 more
  • Brahea filamentosa H.Wendl.
  • Brahea filifera (Rafarin) W.Watson
  • Livistona filamentosa (H.Wendl. ex Franceschi) R.Pfister
  • Neowashingtonia filamentosa (H.Wendl. ex Franceschi) Sudw.
  • Neowashingtonia filifera (Rafarin) Sudw.
  • Pritchardia filamentosa H.Wendl.
  • Pritchardia filamentosa H.Wendl. ex Franceschi
  • Pritchardia filamentosa hort. ex W.Watson, 1889
  • Pritchardia filifera Rafarin
  • Washingtonia filamentosa (H.Wendl. ex Franceschi) Kuntze
  • Washingtonia filifera subsp. microsperma Becc.
  • Washingtonia filifera subsp. typica M.E.Jones
  • Washingtonia filifera var. microsperma Becc.
  • Washingtonia filifera var. typica M.E.Jones
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Arecaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Washingtonia filifera (commonly known as California Fan Palm or Desert Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest

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)
Algeria, Bolivia, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., El Salvador, Florida, Hawaii, Italy, Kriti, Louisiana, Madeira, Mexico Northeast, Nevada, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Palestine, Réunion, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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