15,630 observationsLeast Concern
Dwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Arecales ›Family: Arecaceae ›Genus: Sabal
About
Sabal minor, commonly known as the dwarf palmetto, is a small species of palm. It is native to the deep southeastern and south-central United States and northeastern Mexico. It is naturally found in a diversity of habitats, including maritime forests, swamps, floodplains, and occasionally on drier sites. It is often found growing in calcareous marl soil. Sabal minor is one of the most frost and cold tolerant among North American palms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dwarf Palmetto is Sabal minor.
- Dwarf Palmetto belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Dwarf Palmetto belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Dwarf Palmetto belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Dwarf Palmetto belongs to the order Arecales.
- Dwarf Palmetto belongs to the family Arecaceae.
- Dwarf Palmetto belongs to the genus Sabal.