IFAS Extension
Palm Morphology and Anatomy
T. K. Broschat
Release Date: 2/27/2019
Agriculture
Abstract
Palms differ greatly from broadleaf (dicot) and coniferous (Gymnosperm) trees in their overall form and external structure (morphology) and in their internal structure (anatomy). Morphology and anatomy determine how palms grow, function, and respond to external and internal stress factors. This publication provides a basic understanding of how palms are constructed.
About this Publication
This document is ENH1212, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2013. Reviewed February 2019. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
T. K. Broschat, professor emeritus, Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL 33314.
How to Cite
Broschat, T. K. (2013). Palm Morphology and Anatomy. EDIS, 2013(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep473-2013
Authors
Timothy Broschat
professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
Contacts
Mica McMillan
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, palm nutrition, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL