| Etymology | Genus | Majestic (Archon) date palm (phoenix); referring to its majestic appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After Princess Alexandra of Denmark | |
| Family | Arecaceae | |
| Synonyms | Archontophoenix beatriceae (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey, Ptychosperma alexandrae F.Muell. | |
| Common Names | Alexandra Palm, Alexander Palm, King Palm | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Single-stem palm | |
| Native Distribution | Queensland (Australia) | |
Diagnostics:
Archontophoenix alexandrae is a commonly cultivated palm. The graceful single-stem palm has greyish-green leaves and crown shaft. The fronds is slightly twisted along the length to be almost vertically positioned. The leaflets are stiff and straight.
Interesting Facts:
The Alexandra Palm grows naturally along streams and swampy areas in the rainforests of Australia (Wee, 2003).
The slender and graceful form of the Alexandra Palm.
Fronds have stiff leaflets that are greyish green.
Crown shaft is smooth and greyish green.
Rings on a stem.
References
Wee YC. (2003) Tropical Trees and Shrubs: A Selection for Urban Planting. Sun Tree Publishing, USA. 392 pp.Author: Siyang
Posted: 2013-09-10 / Modified: 2017-12-25
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