the
genus
ACOELORRAPHE
From
the Greek “a” without, “coelos”
hollow, “raphe” seam, in reference
to the smooth seeds without a groove or seam.
Synonyms:
Paurotis
Subfamily: Coryphoideae
Tribe: Corypheae
Subtribe: Livistoninae
The
subfamily includes 12 genera such as Brahea,
Copernicia, Livistona,
Licuala, Pritchardia,
Serenoa, etc.
 These
fast growing clustering palms are native to southern
Florida, the West Indies, the Yucatan Peninsula, and
Central America, where they often grow on coral rubble
or sandy soils near the sea. The bright green fan-shaped
leaves sit in dense clusters atop slender stems covered
in brown fibrous sheaths, making handsome specimens
from an early age. These densely shrubby palms are suitable
for screening or as elegant subjects for large patio
containers and they bear attractive clusters of small
black fruits. Although hard freezes sometimes discolor
foliage or kill back the reedy stems, new shoots appear
quickly and may reach 15’- 20’ tall in a
sheltered area.
Culture:
Acoelorraphe accepts sun or shade
and will tolerate damp soils or flooding; it grows slowly
in dry areas.
Acoelorraphe
wrightii
Common Name: Everglades Palm, Paurotis
Palm
Cold Tolerance: 230F (-50C) USDA
Zones: 9b-11
Typical
Height: 20’ Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering; each stem bearing
20–30 leaves
Status:
In Stock
Available Range: 20–300gal. B&B
3–15 trunks
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