| Etymology | Genus | Needle, in reference to the leaflets |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Tall, reference to name unknown | |
| Family | Arecaceae | |
| Synonyms | Chamaerops excelsa Thun., Rhapis major Blume | |
| Common Names | Bamboo Palm, Fern Rhapis | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | China, Japan | |
Diagnostics:
Rhapis excelsa is a shrubby palm cultivated widely here. It has palmate fronds, with each leaflet ending with zagged tips, and grows in dense clumps.
A similar species, Rhapis multifid has more slender and numerous leaflets, and with pointed tips.
Densely clustered Rhapis excelsa.
Palmate leaves.
Zagged leaflet tips.
Fibrous stem.
Ripe white fruits.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2018-11-09
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