Washingtonia filifera var. 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: Variety
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America, Washingtonia filifera var. filifera (commonly known as California Fan Palm or Desert Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Washingtonia filifera, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
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)
Bolivia, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., El Salvador, Florida, Hawaii, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Mexico Northeast, Nevada, New South Wales, Palestine, Sicilia, Spain
Base Species & Variations