Slender lady palm The slender lady palm (Rhapis humilis) is native to China and can grow up to six meters high in its natural habitat. Its round seeds can reach a diameter of up to one centimeter. Family: Arecaceae Origin: Asia (China) Height: Up to 6 meters Common names: Palmerita china (ES) Steckenpalme (DE) Palmier […]
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American oil palm Elaeis oleifera can be up to 40 meters in height and is native to tropical America. Its seeds are up to two centimetres long and one centimetre wide. Family: Arecaceae Origin: Central America to South America Height: Up to 40 meters Common names: Palma americana de aceite, palma aceitera (ES) Amerikanische Ölpalme […]
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Salacca zalacca Because of its scaly skin, the Salak is also known as Snake Fruit and Snakeskin Fruit. It is the fruit of the Salak Palm (Salacca zalacca). Family: Arecaceae Origin: The Salak Palm (Salacca zalacca) is native to Indonesia. It is cultivated in the tropics. Edible: The flesh is edible and tastes sweet to […]
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Mazari Palm Nannorrhops ritchieana can grow up to 4 meters high. It tolerates some frost, but is said to be unable to cope with rainy and wet winters. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 4 meters, shrub Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: No Origin: Asia (Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan) (distribution map) USDA zone: 8 (19.4 […]
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Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm The Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) can grow up to 15 meters high. Depending on the region, it is used as a garden or house plant. The pictures were taken in the Botanical Garden of Málaga. They show young palms with a height of about three meters. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: […]
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