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Roystonea regia
Royal Palm, Cuban Royal Palm, Florida Royal Palm
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| Species Name | Roystonea regia |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Royal Palm, Cuban Royal Palm, Florida Royal Palm |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Roystonea |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Solitary feather-leaved palm growing up to 30 m tall, 60 cm in diameter. Light grey to white trunk slightly swollen on the upper parts with an enlarged base. Crownshaft with c. 15 leaves, roundish and green. Leaves 3.6 m long with c. 20 cm petioles. Leaflets 60-120 cm long, irregularly spaced and held at different angles to the rachis. Inflorescence much branched below the crownshaft, flowers cream-coloured. Broadly ovoid fruits c. 1.2 cm long, dull red to purplish when ripe.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Occurs naturally in Mexico to the Caribbean coasts of Honduras and Cuba
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Woodlands and open savannahs, usually in wet places but becoming more common in disturbed areas
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Coastal Fronts
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (0)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
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Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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- Relatively fast-growing [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- It has fibrous roots [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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- Exudes resin/latex when injured or diseased [1]
13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- Fruits are round to oval and mature from green to brownish-red or dark purple, single-seeded. [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Medium
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- Depends on severity [1]
18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Occurs in coastal areas. [1]
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- Occurs in coastal areas. [2]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Native to Mexico and Central America. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
No
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Yes
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- Prone to attacks by rhinoceros beetles, which damage the leaflets or growing point, potentially leading to tree mortality. Relatively disease-resistant compared to other palm species but still susceptible to Ganoderma butt rot and Thielaviopsis trunk rot, which are also lethal. [1]
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- Prone to attacks by rhinoceros beetles, which damage the leaflets or growing point, potentially leading to tree mortality. Relatively disease-resistant compared to other palm species but still susceptible to Ganoderma butt rot and Thielaviopsis trunk rot, which are also lethal. [2]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- Birds often build their nests on the canopy [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- It has edible palm hearts, the young leaf buds are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The fruits are also food for livestock. The trunks are cut into planks and used in construction to make wharf piles and canoes. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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