Hailing from the Canary Islands, Phoenix canariensis (FEE-niks kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis) is a relative of the true date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and produces edible fruiting, if unpalatable, dates.It is the equivalent of a state plant for residents of the island chain.To the Spanish community, the Canary Island Date Palm is member of the family: Arecaceae has the common name palmera canaria.
Roystonea regia (Royal Palm Tree) is a palm species native to southern Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It’s a common sight in those regions, as it can reach heights of 80’ feet and taller.Roystonea regia, which is pronounced roy-STOH-nee-uh REE-jee-uh , is commonly called the Cuban royal palm, Florida royal palm, or simply royal palm.
Finding a good evergreen palm can sometimes be a chore. However, Cyrtostachys renda (sir-toh-STAY-kiss REN-duh) is a highly attractive option for those needing a small to medium clumping palm.This member of the Arecaceae family sometimes goes by the alternative scientific name of Cyrtostachys lakka and is perhaps best known by the common name of lipstick palm.
Rhapidophyllum Hystrix (rap-ih-doh-FIL-lum, HIS-triks) is a shrub-like evergreen perennial species from the Arecaceae or the palm family.It is the only plant in the Raphidophyllum genus and is native to the coastal margins of the subtropical areas of the eastern Gulf and south Atlantic states of North America.
The Bottle Palm tree aka Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (hy-oh-FOR-beh lahg-en-ih-KAW-lis) is worth adding to your garden for more than just its looks.Originally hailing from the Mauritius (Mascarene Islands) and native to Round Island (both found east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean), only ten bottles palms still exist on the latter island and the species is classified as critically endangered.
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (hy-OH-for-bee ver-shaf-FELT-ee-eye) is a mid-sized palm hailing from the Mascarene Islands. These islands in the Indian Ocean and lie off the eastern end of Madagascar.This palm grows well in tropical and semi-tropical settings, like Hawaii, California, and Florida.This perennial tree is a member of the palm or Arecaceae family of plants.
The Mexican fan palm or botanically Washingtonia Robusta Washing-ton-ee-a, roh-BUS-tuh is a flowering species from the Arecaceae or the palm family.Contrary to what the plant’s scientific name suggests, the palm species are not native to Washington or the United States.It is, however, named after the US President George Washington and has also been naturalized in some parts of the country.
Phoenix roebelenii (botanical name) roh-bel-EN-ee-eye is also known as the dwarf Pygmy Date palm.The plant is also often referred to as Robellini roh-bel-EN-ee .The small pygmy date palm hails from the understory of the dense forests of southeast Asia and Africa and belongs to the family Arecaceae, which is the palm family.
A popular houseplant, Zamia furfuracea (ZAM-ee-uh, fur-fur-AH-see-uh), is a plant native to Veracruz State in Mexico.Despite the common name of cardboard palm, the plant is a cycad.Thus it is also often referred to as a cardboard palm cycad.Other common names include:Cardboard sagoJamaican sagoMexican cycadCycad plants date back to the prehistoric era.
Trachycarpus fortunei trak-ee-KAR-pus, for-TOO-nee-eye is an evergreen perennial palm tree species of the family Arecaceae and native to temperate and subtropical mountain forests of China, and parts of Japan, India, and Mayanmar.The plant has been cultivated in these regions for thousands of years, especially in Japan and China, which is why it is difficult to trace back its specific origin.
Livistona chinensis (liv-iss-TOE-nuh chih-NEN-sis) is also known as the Chinese Fan Palm or the Fountain Palm. This subtropical palm fan tree is a member of the Arecaceae family of plants and hails from east Asia.This fan palm is a perennial, evergreen and native to:Southeastern ChinaSouthern JapanRyukyu IslandsTaiwanHainanPalm Livistona Chinensis CareSize & GrowthThe fountain Palm is slow-growing and very hardy.
Sago palm care is easy. It is one reason why Cycas revoluta are excellent plants for inexperienced gardeners.The sago palm (its common name) grows as a landscape plant across the southern states but is also used as an indoor house plant.Commonly called the “sago palm” or “king sago palm.” They resemble a palm – like the ponytail palm – but are not a palm.
