Palm Varieties
Publications
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Dypsis decaryi, Triangle Palm
Heather V. Quintana, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Mary McKenzie
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, Spindle Palm
Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Wodyetia bifurcata, Foxtail Palm
Mary McKenzie, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Heather V. Quintana
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, Bottle Palm
Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Phoenix sylvestris, Wild Date Palm
Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Dypsis lutescens, Areca Palm
Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie
This document provides an overview of the Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens), detailing its taxonomy, common names, and physical characteristics. Native to eastern Madagascar, this palm is endangered in its natural habitat but widely cultivated in Florida and the United States. It thrives in well-drained soils with ample water and can grow up to 35 feet tall. The article also discusses its horticultural applications, including its use as a landscape accent and natural fence, and offers care recommendations such as planting during the rainy season and regular fertilization to maintain its green color. Original publication date May 2010.
Ptychosperma elegans, Solitaire Palm
Heather V. Quintana, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Mary McKenzie
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Phoenix dactylifera, Date Palm
Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie
This document provides an overview of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), detailing its taxonomy, description, and applications. Native to North Africa or the Middle East, this palm thrives in dry climates and can grow up to 80 feet tall. It produces edible fruits called dates, which have been a staple food source for over a millennium. The article also discusses the horticultural uses of date palms, their growth requirements, and their susceptibility to diseases like lethal yellowing. Additionally, it highlights the allergenic potential of male trees due to airborne pollen. Original publication date May 2010.
Livistona decipiens, Ribbon Fan Palm
Mary McKenzie, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Heather V. Quintana
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii: Paurotis Palm
Timothy K. Broschat, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Plant Systems
Bismarckia nobilis: Bismarck Palm
Timothy K. Broschat
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Urban Water
Butia odorata: Pindo Palm
Timothy K. Broschat, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Plant Systems
Carpentaria acuminata: Carpentaria Palm
Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Caryota mitis: Fishtail Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean
Dypsis lutescens: Yellow Butterfly Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Coccothrinax argentata: Silverpalm
Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Howea forsteriana: Kentia Palm
Samar Shawaqfeh, Timothy Broschat, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Plant Systems
Latania loddigesii: Blue Latan Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Livistona chinensis: Chinese Fan Palm
Timothy K. Broschat, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Plant Systems
Phoenix canariensis: Canary Island Date Palm
Timothy K. Broschat andTimothy K. Broschat
Other Contacts: Mica McMillan
Phoenix reclinata: Senegal Date Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean
Phoenix roebelenii: Pygmy Date Palm
Timothy K. Broschat, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Plant Systems
Ptychosperma macarthurii: Macarthur Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Sabal palmetto: Sabal or Cabbage Palm
T. K. Broschat
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Urban Water
Syagrus romanzoffiana: Queen Palm
Timothy K. Broschat, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Urban Water
Thrinax morrisii: Key Thatch Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Deborah Hilbert, Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, andDrew C. McLean
Adonidia merrillii: Christmas Palm
Timothy K. Broschat
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Plant Systems
Washingtonia filifera: Desert Palm
Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.
Washingtonia robusta: Mexican Fan Palm
Timothy K. Broschat, Ryan W. Klein and Deborah R. Hilbert
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Urban Water