Home›Flowering Plants›Taxonomy›ArecaceaeTaxaArecaceaePlant FamiliesReference and ClassificationThoroughly VerifiedArecaceae, commonly known as the palms, is a family of perennial monocotyledonous flowering plants in the order Arecales comprising 181 genera with around 2,600 known species. Growth forms range from climbers and shrubs to the familiar tree like palms and stemless plants, most distinguished by large compound evergreen fronds arranged at the top of an unbranched stem, though the genus Hyphaene branches. The family occupies habitats from rainforest to desert and includes the coconut palm.FactsArecaceaeConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsTaxonomic RankWell-attestedFamily 1Scientific NameWell-attestedArecaceae 1Member Species/Taxa CountWell-attested2600 1Geographic DistributionWell-attestedMost palms are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates. 1Defining CharacteristicsWell-attestedA family of perennial flowering plants in the monocot order Arecales, growing as climbers, shrubs, tree-like, or stemless plants, all commonly known as palms. 1Member Count BandWell-attestedOver 1000 Species 3Era First AppearedWell-attestedTriassic 4IdentificationDistinguishing AppearanceWell-attestedDistinguished by large, compound, evergreen leaves called fronds arranged at the top of an unbranched stem, except in the branched genus Hyphaene. 1ClassificationLiving or ExtinctWell-attestedYes 2ArecaceaeFilter Results3 entriesCommon GroupAllPalms, Bananas And Gingers (Arecales/Zingiberales) (3)Everyday GroupAllPalms, Bananas And Gingers (Arecales/Zingiberales) (3)Where It LivesAllAfghanistan (1)Algeria (2)Argentina (1)Australia (1)Bangladesh (1)Benin (1)Bolivia (2)Brazil (1)Central African Republic (1)Chad (1)Colombia (1)Cyprus (2)Dominican Republic (1)Egypt (1)El Salvador (1)Fiji (1)France (1)Fujian (1)Gabon (1)Gambia (1)Greece (1)Guangdong (1)India (2)Iran (1)Iraq (1)Italy (1)Libya (1)Mali (1)Malta (1)Marshall Islands (1)Mauritania (1)Mauritius (1)Mexico (1)Morocco (1)Nicaragua (1)North America (1)Norway (1)Oman (1)Pakistan (1)Palestine (1)Peru (1)Portugal (1)Saudi Arabia (1)Senegal (1)Somalia (1)South Africa (1)Spain (2)Taiwan (1)Tibet (1)Tunisia (2)Turkey (1)Vietnam (1)Western Sahara (1)Conservation StatusAllLeast Concern (1)Not Evaluated (2)DietAllPhotosynthetic Autotroph (3)System (Realm)AllFreshwater (1)Marine (1)Terrestrial (3)Living or ExtinctAllYes (3)Relationship to PeopleAllDomesticated (1)Eaten or Drunk by People (1)Farmed or Commercially Raised (2)Used in Traditional Medicine (1)CITES AppendixAllNot Listed (3)NatureServe RankAllG2 Imperiled (1)GNR Unranked (2)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 3Coconut PalmArecaceaeDate PalmArecaceaePhoenix canariensisArecaceaeConnectionsParent Taxon OfCoconut Palm, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: Coconut PalmDate Palm, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: Date PalmPhoenix canariensis, Species Well-attested Source Phoenix canariensis (Wikidata)tier 2Sabal uresana, Species Well-attested Source GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF species match for Sabal uresanaIn the Other AtlasesFound InAfricaAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.Sources1. Arecaceae (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia lead paragraph, sentence 1 (taxonomic rank)The Arecaceae () are a family of perennial, flowering plants in the monocot order Arecales.Wikipedia lead paragraph, sentence 1 (family name)The Arecaceae () are a family of perennial, flowering plants in the monocot order Arecales.Wikipedia lead paragraph, sentence 4 (genus and species count)Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates.Wikipedia lead paragraph, sentence 4 (climate range)Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates.Wikipedia lead paragraph, sentence 2Their growth form can be climbers, shrubs, tree-like and stemless plants, all commonly known as palms.Wikipedia lead paragraph, sentence 5Most palms are distinguished by their large, compound, evergreen leaves, known as fronds, arranged at the top of an unbranched stem, except for the Hyphaene genus, which has branched palms.In Group: Monocot Families, LeadThe Arecaceae () are a family of perennial, flowering plants in the monocot order Arecales.View the Source2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)tier 2Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ14080, descriptionView the Source3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for ArecaceaeCatalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount"speciesExtantCount": 2590View the Source4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for ArecaceaePaleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)"taxon_name": "Arecaceae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 237 ... "early_interval": "Carnian"View the SourceWikidata: ArecaceaeWikidata Q14080, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the SourceWikidata: Coconut PalmParent Taxon Of: Coconut Palm, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the SourcePhoenix canariensis (Wikidata)tier 2WikidataParent Taxon Of: Phoenix canariensis, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the SourceWikidata: Date PalmParent Taxon Of: Date Palm, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the SourceGBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF species match for Sabal uresanaGBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)Parent Taxon Of: Sabal uresana, Backbone match, familyQuote, Parent Taxon Of: Sabal uresana, Backbone match, family"family": "Arecaceae"View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.