Archontophoenix alexandrae

Archontophoenix alexandrae is found in Central to northern Queensland coastal rainforest, Australia. Trunk gray, up to about 30 m tall. Leaves, about 10 in the crown, up to 2.5 m long, pinnae about 80 on each side, up to 80 cm long and 5 cm wide, whitish or ash-colored on lower surface, sheath green. Inflorescences up to 70 cm long, with pendulous rachillae to the fourth order; staminate flowers white or cream, 5-6 mm long, stamens 9-16. Fruit red, 1-1.4 cm long, 0.8-1.1 cm in diameter. This tall, single-trunked palm can be recognized by its lime green crownshaft; leaflets that are pointed at the tip and ashy below; and white inflorescences that branch 3 (-4) times, the long tips hanging straight down, bearing round, pea-sized, red fruits.

Family: Arecaceae
Origin: Queensland, Australia
Conservation Status: Not assessed by the IUCN, but widely cultivated with no immediate conservation concerns

Palm Data

At a Glance:

  • Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
  • Water Requirements: Moderate-High
  • Growth Rate: Mod-Fast
  • Height in Cultivation: 30+ ft
  • Salt Tolerance: Low
  • Cold Tolerance: 26°F

Special Features:

  • Tall, solitary palm with a swollen trunk base and prominent leaf scars
  • Graceful crown with long, pinnate fronds and silvery-grey undersides
  • Light green crownshaft and vibrant red fruits, popular in landscaping

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