Albert palm
Caryota rumphiana Mart.
Caryota rumphiana, known as the Albert palm, is a species in the Arecaceae family. Native to the Philippines, Sulawesi, Maluku, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago, this palm is characterized by its distinctive fishtail-shaped leaves and mop-like flowers. It is a monocarpic species, meaning it flowers and fruits only once before dying.
Description
Caryota rumphiana is a palm species with bipinnate leaves that can have up to 1,800 fan-shaped or wedge-shaped leaflets, each measuring up to 15 inches in length and six inches in width. The plant was first described in 1838. Its native range includes several island regions in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The plant's unique leaf shape and flowering structure are notable features.
Other common names
Albert palmfishtail palm
Distribution
Global · Bismarck Archipelago · Maluku · New Guinea · Philippines · Solomon Is. · Sulawesi
Synonyms
Caryota rumphiana var. moluccanaCaryota rumphiana var. papuana
