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Chinese windmill palm

Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl.
Chinese windmill palm
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Trachycarpus fortunei, known as the Chinese windmill palm, is a hardy evergreen palm in the Arecaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, Myanmar, and India, and has been widely cultivated beyond its natural range.

Description

Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. is a species of palm tree in the Arecaceae family. It is commonly called the Chinese windmill palm and is native to regions including China, Japan, Myanmar, and India. This palm has been introduced and cultivated in various parts of Europe, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Spain, and Italy, as well as in other global regions. First described in 1861, it is recognized for its cold tolerance and is often grown in temperate climates. The palm is characterized by its fan-shaped leaves and is sometimes referred to as the Chusan palm or hemp palm.

Other common names

Chinese windmill palmwindmill palmhemp palmChusan fan palmChusan palm

Distribution

TR · HR · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · MX · Italy · Sardegna (Sardinia) · Spain · Switzerland · Turkey (in Europe) · Croatia · Slovenia · SI · IN · CH · AU · NZ · GE · BR · Antioquia · JP · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · TW · Walloon Region · China South-Central

Synonyms

Trachycarpus caespitosusTrachycarpus wagnerianusChamaerops fortunei

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