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arecastrum palm
Scientific Name: Arecastrum
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Monocot
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Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana)
The Queen Palm, scientifically known as Syagrus romanzoffiana, is a popular palm tree admired for its elegant appearance. It is widely used in landscaping in tropical and subtropical climates.
Common Names
- Queen Palm
- Cocos Palm
- Cocos Plumosa
- Romanzoff Coco Palm
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Syagrus romanzoffiana
- Synonyms:
- Arecastrum romanzoffianum
- Cocos plumosa
- Cocos australis
- Family: Arecaceae (Palm family) also known as Palmae
- Former Genus: Arecastrum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South America, specifically Brazil.
- Thrives in frost-free climates.
- Widely grown in warmer parts of Australia as a garden and street tree.
- Commonly planted in Southwest Florida.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Medium-sized palm, generally reaching 10-15 meters (approximately 30-50 feet) in height.
- Gray trunk.
- Thick head of deep green, plume-like fronds that can grow up to 15 feet long.
- Fronds resemble ostrich feathers and are typically 7 to 12 feet long (2 to 3 meters).
- Creamy flowers.
- Fast grower under ideal conditions.
Considerations for Pets
Volunteer seedling palms often grow from fallen seeds if left undisturbed. This may be of interest if pets have access to areas where queen palms are planted.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions issues that can arise from over planting this species.
Additional Resources
- USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Monrovia