Phoenix canariensis
Lá palama aceitosa
Phoenix canarienensis, commonly known as the Canary Island date palm, is a majestic ornamental species native to the Macaronesian islands. Beyond its striking architectural beauty, this plant holds significant botanical importance. While primarily cultivated for landscaping, its various parts offer traditional applications in ethnobotanical studies and regional herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Phoenix canariensis
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Phoenix canariensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Arecales and the family Arecaceae. Ultimately, it is a member of the genus Phoenix.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phoenix | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 加拿利海枣, while in Basque, it is called Kanariar palmondo. It is recognized in Polish as Daktylowiec kanaryjski, and in Spanish, it is known as Lá Palma aceitosa. Additionally, in Faroese, the plant is identified as Kanaarisk datelpualem.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 加拿利海枣 | Wikidata |
| eu | Kanariar palmondo | Wikidata |
| pl | Daktylowiec kanaryjski | Wikidata |
| es | Lá Palma aceitosa | Wikidata |
| frr | Kanaarisk datelpualem | Wikidata |
| hu | kanári datolyapálma | Wikidata |
| gl | Palmeira das Canarias | Wikidata |
| de | Kanarische Dattelpalme | Wikidata |
| ja | カナリーヤシ | Wikidata |
| el | Κανάριος Φοίνικας | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Phoenix canariensis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in Spain. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Greece. The species is also distributed throughout Southeastern Europe in Italy and the island of Sicilia. Additionally, this medicinal plant is located in Northern Africa within Algeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as the Canary Island Date Palm, is primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, but its biological components include a specialized sap. This sap, which flows through the vascular system of the palm, carries essential nutrients and water to support the growth of the large, pinnate fronds and the developing fruit. While the plant is not typically harvested for medicinal sap in the same way as certain trees, the internal fluids of the Phoenix canarienensis are vital to its physiological health and overall survival in its native subtropical habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sap | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phoenix canariensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Niacin, Potassium, fructose, glucose, sucrose.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |