| Etymology | Genus | Greek name for date palm |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After Carl Roebelen, a German botanist | |
| Family | Arecaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Pygmy Date Palm, Dwarf Date Palm | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Single-stem palm | |
| Native Distribution | China, Laos, and Vietnam | |
Diagnostics:
Phoenix roebelenii is a very recognisable palm, being the shortest species among its congenors here. It seldom grow above 2m, have evenly spreading fronds, a scaly stem, and a nest of dried leaf stalks forming at the tip of the stem.
Interesting Facts:
This palm is a very common sight within public housing estates.
The Pygmy Date Palm planted at a residential estate.
Long spines are found near the leaf stalks.
The scaly stems is the result of persistent leaf-stalks left over.
A nest of newly dried leaf stalks and other fibrous materials.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2013-07-12 / Modified: 2017-12-25
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