(Magnoliophyta: Arecaceae) Pseudophoenix

Question 1

What is the common name for Pseudophoenix?

Answer 1

Cherry palm

Question 2

How many Pseudophoenix species are native/naturalized in North America?

Answer 2

1

Question 3

State the family, subfamily, tribe, and subtribe of the genus Pseudophoenix

Answer 3

Family: Arecaceae
Subfamily: Ceroxyloideae
Tribe: Cyclospatheae
Subtribe: N/A

Question 4

List the common name(s) for:
Pseudophoenix sargentii (2)

Answer 4

Florida cherry palm
Buccaneer palm

Question 5

List the scientific name for:
Florida cherry palm

Answer 5

Pseudophoenix sargentii

Question 6

How many species of Pseudophoenix are represented by subspecies in North America?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

State the species of Pseudophoenix represented by subspecies in North America AND the number of subspecies for each species

Answer 7

Pseudophoenix sargentii (1)

Question 8

State the scientific and common names of the subspecies of:
Pseudophoenix sargentii

Answer 8

Pseudophoenix sargentii subsp. sargentii (Sargent’s cherry palm, buccaneer palm)