About Phoenix robusta
Phoenix robusta (Phoenix robusta) is a palm (columnar) belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is typically found in grasslands key identification features : stem stout clothed and appearing tessellated by the small spirally arranged leaf sheaths; a few basal leaflets forming spines up to 9 cm long. fruiting spadix about 6 cm long. fruit oblong-ellipsoid, brown. It occurs across Indian subcontinent. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-October.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Phoenix robusta
- Genus
- Phoenix
- Family
- ARECACEAE
- Habit
- Palm (Columnar)
- Habitat
- Grasslands Key identification features : Stem stout clothed and appearing tessellated by the small spirally arranged leaf sheaths; a few basal leaflets forming spines up to 9 cm long. Fruiting spadix about 6 cm long. Fruit oblong-ellipsoid, brown
- Distribution
- Indian subcontinent
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Arecaceae
Palm family
Phoenix robusta belongs to the Arecaceae family.
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