Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm

intermediate sensitivity Intermediate Sensitivity

Species Name Wodyetia bifurcata
Common Name Foxtail Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Wodyetia
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes
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Species Information

1. Description
  • Solitary feather-leaved palm growing up to 14 m tall, 20-25 cm in diameter. Trunk bottle-shaped and crown with 10 leaves. Crownshaft c. 90 cm long, smooth, green. Petioles short, rachis 2.4-3 m long with many leaflets growing from different angles in a plume-like arrangement. Inflorescence much-branched below the crownshaft with yellowish-green flowers of both sexes. Ovoid fruits 5 cm long, ripening orange-red.
2. Tree Size
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3. Full Distribution
  • The species is endemic to the Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. It is a monotypic palm; only this species represents its genus.
4. Habitat and Ecology
  • It grows in monsoonal and rocky scrubland on sandy, granitic soils at an elevation of up to 370 m
5. Altitude (in meters)
  • Up to 400 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Small Urban Green Spaces Show More

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7. IUCN Conservation Status
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
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  • A stunning, fast-growing species [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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  • It has fibrous roots [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
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  • Fruits are 2 in long, olive green to green in the early stages, and orange-red when ripe [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun Show More

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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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  • pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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  • It is drought tolerant. [1]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
    Insufficient Data
28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
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  • The fruit has a thin layer of nectarine-like flesh that is edible when ripe, but it is not sweet and instead faintly acrid [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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