Mangrove Date Palm

Phoenix paludosa Roxb.

Phoenix paludosa, known as the Mangrove Date Palm, is a palm species in the Arecaceae family. It is native to coastal regions in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Sumatra, Vietnam, and peninsular Malaysia. The plant typically grows in clusters, reaching up to 5 m in height and forming dense thickets. Its leaves are 2 to 3 m long and recurved, similar in appearance to Nypa leaves but smaller and located near the top of the plant. The species was first described in 1832 by Roxb.

Description

Phoenix paludosa is a coastal palm species found in the mangrove regions of South and Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its clustered growth habit and dense thickets. The plant can reach a height of 5 m, with long, recurved leaves that are 2 to 3 m in length. These leaves resemble those of Nypa but are smaller and positioned near the top of the plant. Commonly referred to as the Mangrove Date Palm, it is also known as sea dates in some regions. The species is part of the Arecaceae family and was first published by Roxb. in 1832.