18,446 observationsLeast Concern
saw palmetto
Serenoa repens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Arecales ›Family: Arecaceae ›Genus: Serenoa
About
Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. It is a small palm, growing to a maximum height around 7–10 ft (2.1–3.0 m). It is endemic to the subtropical Southeastern United States, most commonly along the south Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains and sand hills. It grows in clumps or dense thickets in sandy coastal areas, and as undergrowth in pine woods or hardwood hammocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of saw palmetto is Serenoa repens.
- saw palmetto belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- saw palmetto belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- saw palmetto belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- saw palmetto belongs to the order Arecales.
- saw palmetto belongs to the family Arecaceae.
- saw palmetto belongs to the genus Serenoa.