Roystonea regia
Cuban royal palm
Roystonea regia, commonly known as the Royal Ebony, is a magnificent tropical tree prized for its striking aesthetic and dense, dark timber. Native to West African rainforests, this slow-growing species is highly valued in woodworking and traditional medicine, embodying both ecological importance and significant cultural and ornamental appeal.
- Scientific name: Roystonea regia
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Roystonea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Roystonea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Roystonea regia, is recognized by various names across different languages and regions. In Haitian Creole, it is referred to as Palmye wayal, while in Chinese, its names vary by script and region, being known as 王棕 (zh-hans), 大王椰子 (zh-hant), and 大王椰子 (zh-hk). Additionally, in Esperanto, it is called Reĝa palmo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Palmye wayal | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 王棕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 大王椰子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 大王椰子 | Wikidata |
| eo | Reĝa palmo | Wikidata |
| de | Königspalme | Wikidata |
| pl | rojstona królewska | Wikidata |
| fa | رویاستونئا رگیا | Wikidata |
| lt | Karališkoji roistonija | Wikidata |
| hu | királypálma | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found specifically in the state of Assam. Its presence extends to the Southeastern United States, where it grows in Florida. In the North American region, it inhabits the Mexico Gulf and Mexico Southeast areas. Finally, its range reaches into Central America, particularly within Belize.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cayman Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Roystonea regia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Roystonea regia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leishmaniasis, prostatic hyperplasia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostatic hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |