Arecaceae · Ptychosperma

Solitaire Palm

Ptychosperma elegans

Palmoutdoor
Habit
Palm
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering
June-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ptychosperma elegans
Genus
Ptychosperma
Family
Arecaceae
Habit
Palm
Native to
Australia
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
June-August
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Solitaire Palm

Solitaire Palm (Ptychosperma elegans) is a palm belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-August.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Solitaire Palm belongs to the Arecaceae family.

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