Caryota obtusa

Caryota obtusa Griff.

Caryota obtusa, native to India, Laos, and Thailand, is a monocarpic palm in the Arecaceae family. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and is known for its inflorescence that may extend over 6 meters in length.

Description

Caryota obtusa is a species of palm in the Arecaceae family, native to Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Commonly referred to as giant fishtail palm or Thai giant caryota, it is a monocarpic plant, meaning it flowers once and then dies. This palm can reach heights of 20 meters or more, classifying it as a tree. Its inflorescence is notably long, extending up to 6 meters or more. The species was first described in 1845 by Griff.