Phoenix atlantica Phoenix atlantica Phoenix atlantica (common name Cape Verde Island date palm) is an endangered species in the palm family Arecaceae, in the genus "Phoenix". It is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands. "Phoenix atlantica" is a relative of "Phoenix dactylifera", the cultivated date palm. "P. atlantica" is clearly distinct from its close relatives and that its closest relative is likely to be its nearest geographical neighbour, "P. dactylifera". The Cape Verde palm, is endemic to the Cape Verde Islands, and was erroneously characterized as a feral "Phoenix dactylifera". Three species of the genus "Phoenix" are recorded from the Cape Verde
Fruit tree pollination be planned when groves are planted. Managed honeybee hives at bloom time are often used to ensure adequate pollination. Fruit tree pollination Pollination of fruit trees is required to produce seeds with surrounding fruit. It is the process of moving pollen from the anther to the stigma, either in the same flower or in another flower. Some tree species, including many fruit trees, do not produce fruit from self-pollination, so pollinizer trees are planted in orchards. The pollination process requires a carrier for the pollen, which can be animal, wind, or human intervention (by hand-pollination or by using a pollen