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Cyrtostachys renda, also known by the common names red sealing wax palm and lipstick palm, is a palm that is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. [9] It is the only species of the genus Cyrtostachys that can be found to the west of the Wallace Line , the faunal boundary separating the biogeographic realms of Asia and ...
Sabal palmetto grows up to 20 m (80 ft) tall. [8] Starting at half to two-thirds the height, the tree develops into a rounded, costapalmate fan of numerous leaflets.A costapalmate leaf has a definite costa (midrib), unlike the typical palmate or fan leaf, but the leaflets are arranged radially like in a palmate leaf.
Those having a tree-like form are colloquially called palm trees. [4] Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, [ 5 ] [ 6 ] most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates.
Arecaceae (palm family) Arenga: arenga palm trees; Arenga engleri: Formosa palm Arecaceae (palm family) Bactris: bactris palm trees; Bactris gasipaes: pejibaye palm Arecaceae (palm family) Bismarckia: bismarckia palm trees; Bismarckia nobilis: Bismarck palm Arecaceae (palm family) Brahea: brahea palm trees; Brahea armata: Mexican blue palm ...
Chambeyronia macrocarpa is a species of palm tree commonly known as the red leaf palm. It is sometimes called the flamethrower palm . The species is endemic to New Caledonia .
Roystonea borinquena is a large palm which usually reaches a height of 12 to 18 metres (40 to 60 ft), but individuals 26.4 m (87 ft) have been recorded. [3] Stems are smooth and grey-brown to cinnamon-brown, [4] and range from 25–70 centimetres (10–28 in) in diameter.
In cultivation, Roystonea regia is called the Cuban royal palm or simply the royal palm. In Cuba, the tree is called the palma real or palma criolla. [7] In India, where it is widely cultivated, it is called vakka. [21] In Cambodia, where it is planted as decorative along avenues and in public parks, it is known as sla barang' ("Western palm ...
Latania lontaroides is a species of palm tree.It is endemic to Réunion.It is also used as an ornamental plant.Its common names include the Red Latan, latanier de la Réunion, and latanier rouge. [1]