Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

Synonyms: Euterpe ventricosa, Roystonea ventricosa, Acanthophoenix elata, Roystonea elata, Roystonea floridana, Oreodoxa regia

Common Name: Florida Royal Palm, Royal Palm, Cuban Royal Palm, 王宗, 大王椰子, 高王椰子

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Solitary Palm)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Fountain (Palm-like)

Maximum Height : 15 m to 25 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 5 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Diseases : Prone to being attacked by rhinocerous beetles, which damage growing point (resulting in palm death), or damaged leaflets. Spray crown regularly with insecticide to deter beetles.

Propagation Method : Seed

Maintenance Requirements Remarks : Drought-tolerant but prefers moist to wet conditons for optimal growth.