How to identify Burmese fishtail palm (Caryota mitis)
Burmese fishtail palm, also known as Fishtatil palm
Burmese fishtail palm is distinguished by its notable height, reaching up to 40 feet (12 meters). Its robust presentation features upright and arching branches emerging from either single or clustered stems that lack secondary branching. The significant physical characteristic is its distinct, bi-pinnate leaves that are carried on long stalks with a graceful arch. These leaves are divided into leaflets that broaden above the middle and terminate in irregular, toothlike margins at the apex. The leaflets exhibit an eye-catching asymmetric shape and are deeply incised, resembling the tail of a fish. Burmese fishtail palm bears small, purple flowers that appear in summer, followed by fleshy, berry-like fruit.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Distinct bi-pinnate leaves on long stalks with irregular toothlike margins.
Large ellipsoidal drupe fruit, dark purple to black when mature.
Smooth, greenish-gray unbranched stem with ringed scars of fallen leaves.
Slender trunk with evenly spaced rings and no crownshaft presence.
Creamy white to pale yellow small blossoms in symmetrical clusters.
The leaves of burmese fishtail palm are large and bi-pinnately divided, reaching lengths of 6.5 to 13 feet (2 to 4 meters). They feature long stalks, arching fronds that extend 5 to 12 per stem, and are bipinnate with ascending to spreading arrangement. The leaflets are flat, triangular, about 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm) long, asymmetrically deltoid with jagged tips and a fan-like terminal. Sheaths are felted, scaly, and break into black fibers.
The flowers of burmese fishtail palm are borne in large, branched clusters called inflorescences. These creamy white to pale yellow blossoms are small, approximately 0.2 inches (5 mm) across, and densely packed. They exhibit a symmetrical arrangement, often forming a cascading pattern down the stem. The flowers primarily bloom from spring to autumn, emitting a faint, pleasant scent. Each inflorescence can reach up to 3 feet (90 cm) in length, adding to the plant’s ornamental appeal.
The stem of burmese fishtail palm is either solitary or clustered and unbranched, reaching up to 33 feet (10 meters) in height and 6 inches (15 centimeters) in diameter. Initially covered with fibrous leaf bases and sheaths, the stem gradually becomes smooth, bare, and distinctly ringed with the scars of fallen leaves. The color is typically a greenish-gray, assisting in the plant's identification. Its sturdy, unbranched structure and ringed pattern are key characteristics distinguishing this plant.
The fruit of burmese fishtail palm is a fibrous, ellipsoidal drupe roughly 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm) in length. When mature, the fruit's exterior is a dark purple to black hue, offering a contrasting appearance against the foliage. Its firm, fleshy texture encompasses a single, relatively large seed. The fruit is arranged in impressive clusters that dangle amidst the plant's feathery, cascading fronds, and can be quite noticeable due to their dense grouping and distinctive coloring.
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Scientific Classification of Burmese fishtail palm
