How to identify Formosa palm (Arenga engleri)

How to identify Formosa palm (Arenga engleri)

Formosa palm, also known as Taiwan arenga palm, Formosan sugar palm

Formosa palm is characterized by its multiple, clumping short trunks, reaching up to 10 feet (3 meters) in height. Its fronds are feather-like, boasting narrow leaflets that widen from base to tip, revealing their distinctive silvery undersides. The leaflets are notched along the margins, enhancing their visual appeal. This palm thrives under full sun exposure and requires regular watering to maintain its vitality. It exhibits a degree of cold hardiness, withstanding temperatures as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Shrub

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Clumping short trunks up to 10 feet (3 meters) tall.

Feather-like fronds with narrow leaflets and distinctive silvery undersides.

Notched margins on leaflets for visual appeal.

Thrives in full sun, requires regular watering.

Cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 32°F (0°C).

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Key Facts About Formosa palm

Attributes of Formosa palm

Plant Height

2 m to 3 m

Spread

3 m to 4.5 m

Flower Size

5 mm

Leaf type

Evergreen

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Scientific Classification of Formosa palm

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Monocotyledons

Order

Palms, bullanocks, and allies

Family

Palm

Genus

Arenga

Species

Formosa palm (Arenga engleri)

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Distribution Map of Formosa palm

The plant formosa palm is endemic to subtropical regions of East Asia. It thrives in natural forests and has been introduced to other areas with similar climates. In its native range, formosa palm is known to grow in dense clusters, adapting well to the humid conditions. Its preference for warm, moist environments has led to its cultivation in various parts of the world where such conditions can be replicated or naturally occur.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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