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Everglades palm
Scientific Name: Acoelorraphe wrightii
Family: Arecaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii, commonly known as the Paurotis palm or Everglades palm, is a distinctive palm species native to Florida and parts of the Caribbean.
Considerations for Pets
- This palm has slender stems, and the tall trunks retain leaf bases (called "boots"), which could potentially pose a minor risk to curious pets.
Considerations for Children
- This palm has slender stems, and the tall trunks retain leaf bases (called "boots"), which could potentially pose a minor risk to curious children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acoelorrhaphe wrightii (Griseb. & H. Wendl.) H. Wendl. ex Becc.
- Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)
- Genus: Acoelorrhaphe (a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species)
- Common Names: Paurotis palm, Everglades palm, Madeira palm, Silver Saw Palmetto
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida and parts of the Caribbean.
- Found in dense stands, particularly in the Everglades region of South Florida.
- Thrives in wet or mucky soils and along the edges of ponds or lakes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clustering, fan-leaved (palmate) palm.
- Multiple slender, upright trunks typically 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Can reach heights of up to 30 feet and spread 20ft wide.
- Trunks retain leaf bases, referred to as "boots."
Ecological Role
- Its presence punctuates the flat horizon of the Everglades.
- Grows in great mounds.
General Uses
- Used as a specimen or accent palm in landscaping.
- Provides a visual and physical barrier.