Sabal mauritiiformis

RHS Plant Profile
palma amarga

Other common names

palma amarga, palma de vaca, Trinidad palm

Synonyms

Sabal mauritiformis

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Arecaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Sabal are a genus of 17 recognised species of slow-growing and fairly hardy fan-palms, native to the tropical and sub-tropical Americas. The leaves have midribs, extending into the leaf blade, which sets them apart from other palms. Fruits are hanging and mature from green to red
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
NC & S Mexico to Venezuela, Trinidad