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Classification of Palm Trees [Arecaceae] Containing the Complete list of all the world's palm tree species [Arecaceae] This is the current recognised classification of the order of palms according to: John Dransfield, Natalie W. Uhl, Conny B. Asmussen, William J. Baker, Madeline M. Harley and Carl E. Lewis (2008) Genera Palmarum - The evolution ...
Aug 29, 2022 · Palms perennial flowering plants of the Arecaceae are family. Currently, 181 genera with about 2.6 thousand species. Most palm trees are characterized by their broad, compound, evergreen leaves (fronds) at the top of an unbranched trunk. But palm species are pretty diverse.
Palmweb includes the current nomenclature and synonymy of palms, descriptions for over 700 palm taxa, protologues (original descriptions) for around 1200, images for almost 850 and maps with TDWG (Taxonomic Database Working Group) level 3 distribution for all the recognized species.
- Palm Tree Facts
- Palm Tree Identification
- Small Types of Palm Trees (Including Dwarf Palm Trees) – with Pictures
- Cat Palm
- Pygmy Date Palm
- Pindo Palm
- Triangle Palm
- Mediterranean Dwarf Palm
- Mazari Palm
- Dwarf Majesty Palm
Palm treesare grown for their ornamental appearance as well as for palm-derived products. For example, coconuts grow on palm trees and are used for their flesh, fibrous husks, and oil. Date palm trees are common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. Palm trees are also grown for their oil (palm oil) and their wood to make wicker furniture....
Identifying species of palm trees is usually done by the distinctive shapes of the palm fronds (leaves) and their trunk. Typically, palm tree leaves are either pinnate (feather-like) or palmate (fan-like). Another way to identify the type of palm tree is by their trunks. Some of the tallest species of palm trees have long slender single trunks and ...
Most people who want to grow palm trees in their yard look for small or miniature types of palm trees. Usually species of miniature or small palm trees are defined as being under 12 ft. (3.6 m) tall, which in terms of palms is quite short. Within the small or dwarf palm tree category there are two types of palm trees: bushy palm trees and small pal...
The cat palm is a small palm plant with slender pinnate dark green leaves growing on thin stems that extend straight out of the ground. This trunkless palm tree grows 6 ft. (2 m) high outdoors and 3 ft. (1 m) high indoors. In time, the clumping palm forms a dense thicket of shiny slender leaflets. The identifiable features of a cat palm are the ski...
As its common name suggests, the pygmy date palm is a small-sized palm tree. This is a true type of palm in the family Arecaceaeand it doesn’t grow taller than 10 ft. (3 m). The small palm tree can be identified by its single stem with long bushy pinnate fronds that measure around 3 ft. (1 m) long. This palm species is an excellent ornamental flowe...
Also named the jelly palm, the Pindo palm is a species of cold-hardy palm tree. The palm is known for its arching, blue-gray feather-like fronds that curve to the ground. Although mature jelly palms can reach a height of 15 to 20 ft. (4.5 – 6 m), they are a slow-growing species of palm. This means that they are suitable for gardens where small palm...
The triangle palm is the common name for the Dypsis decaryi palm, which is in the small to medium-sized category of palm trees. The triangle palm is identified by its extremely long, pinnate fronds that grow up to 8 ft. (2.5 m) long. One interesting feature about the fronds is that the leaflets point out at 120°, giving the fronds a triangular shap...
Also called the European fan palm, this species of flowering palm is a small-growing tree. The Mediterranean dwarf palm (Chamaerops humilis) has a few clustered trunks that make the palm look more like a shrubthan a tree. The bark-covered trunks have a rugged texture and are brown in color. In warm climates, this small palm species grows to between...
The Mazari palm resembles more of a shrubby bush than a typical palm tree. It is native to southwestern Asia and features palmate (fan-like) leaves that grow in clusters of stems. The fan-shaped leaves can measure between 1 and 4 ft. (30 – 120 cm) in length. Apart from the striking look of its leaves, another interesting feature of the palm is its ...
One of the most popular short palm trees for gardens and landscaping is the dwarf majesty palm tree (Ravenea hildebrandtii). This is a single-trunk palm with dark green pinnate leaves. The trunk is slender and is only 3” (7 cm) thick and the palm tree doesn’t grow taller than 8 ft. (2.4 m). The dwarf majesty palm’s large, wide, arching leaves look ...
Palm trees belong to the Arecaceae family, with several palm genera being widely recognized. The most prevalent genera include Phoenix, Areca, and Cocos. These genera are known for their diverse range of species and adaptability to various climates.
Sep 25, 2014 · Arecaceae (Syn. Palmae) is a monocotyledonous plant family containing species of tropical climbers, shrubs and trees commonly known as Palm trees or simply Palms (Figs 1-3).
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This database is a free to use horticultural and conservation research tool, and contains the current up-to-date list of all the world's palm tree species, and cycad species. There is also a miscellaneous list of plant species contained in the Trebrown Nurseries database.
