Howea forsteriana, the Kentia palm, thatch palm or palm court palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, Arecaceae, endemic to Lord Howe Island in Australia. It is also widely …

Palm forest composed of Mauritia flexuosa palm next to an oxbow lake in Southeastern Peru. Photo: Victor Gamarra. A stand of palm forest occurs in old lake beds, in swamps, as well as …

Set on nineteen acres on Maui’s north shore, the Merwin Palm Collection boasts nearly 3,000 individual palm trees, representing over 480 taxonomic species and more than 125 unique …

Howea forsteriana or Kentia Palm stands out for its lush, tropical appearance and adaptability. It is ideal for adding a touch of elegance to indoor spaces while being relatively easy to care for …

Jul 22, 2020 · Palm trees are more than five times more numerous in such neotropical rainforests as the Amazon than in the large-scale rainforests of Africa and Asia, according to a new study.

It is a single-stemmed, pinnate-leaved, evergreen perennial in the palm family (Arecaceae). The genus name commemorates its island home, and the species epithet honors William Forster, a …

Jul 8, 2020 · Palm trees (Arecaceae) are iconic tropical forest plants. However, the familiar postcard images of coconut palms leaning over white sandy beaches do not capture the …

It is a slow growing palm that can reach 40 feet in height with a spread of 6–10 feet (Figure 1). It has single slender trunk, 5–6 inches in diameter, that is dark green when young but turns …

Jul 6, 2020 · In a major new study led by scientists at Uppsala University, Sweden, and University of Campinas, Brazil, they have surveyed the actual numbers of palms in tropical rainforests …

Nov 2, 2023 · The most popular varieties of palm trees include the Pygmy Date palm, Pindo Palm tree, Triangle palm plant, and the Mediterranean dwarf palm. Other notable palm trees include …