Phoenix dactylifera L.
نخل
Date plam
Arecaceae
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Morphological Description
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Description
Dioecious, tall, unbranched palm, often clumped because of development or suckers at the base. Trunk up to 20 m tall, 50 cm thick, covered with old leaf-bases. Crown dense, often of 20 or more leaves. Leaves large, up to 3 m tall; leaflets many, usually grouped in 4, stiff. Fruits fleshy at maturity, 2-5 cm long.
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Description
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Habitat and Distribution
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Geographical Distribution Range
This Saharo-Arabian species is native to the Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. It has been introduced to many parts of the world, including North Africa, India, East Asia, parts of Oceania, and several regions in the Americas.
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Ecology
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Phenology
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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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Phenology
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Uses and Values
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Aromatic and Medicinal Use
Medicinal use
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Other Usages
Palatable; Edible for birds
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Description of Traditional Uses
A cornerstone of desert economy, providing food (dates), construction material, fiber, and various medicinal preparations from its fruit, sap, and pollen.
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Aromatic and Medicinal Use
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