Distribution and habitat
The genus is widespread in the forest, where he likes the wet or flooded. It is located in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi and Florida.
It is very tough, some specimens have survived hystrix Rhapidophyllum temperatures around -20 ° C.
Description
It is a dwarf palm. The stipe is solitary, very short, not exceeding 1.50 m in height. But with the crown, can reach a height of 2-3 meters.
The leaves are webbed and have a long stalk that ends with dozens of leaflets (8-16). In adulthood, each leaf has more than two meters long, with leaflets 60-80 cm.
It is a palm usually dioecious, with male and female flowers found on separate plants. The flowers are borne in dense and short inflorescence at the top. The fruit is a berry-brown.
Source: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhapidophyllum
See Also: International Flower Delivery, Florist
