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Acoelorraphe wrightii (Griseb. & H. Wendl.) H. Wendl. ex Becc.

Everglades palm

Arecaceae (Palm Family)

USDA Symbol: acwr4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1952), Cuba and his native Connecticut.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Size Notes: Height to 7 meters, spread to 15 meters.
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: Cultivated in southern Florida; grows wild only in Everglades National Park.
Native Habitat: Swamps, wet areas, towns.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Drought Tolerance: Low

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Acoelorraphe wrightii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Acoelorraphe wrightii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acoelorraphe wrightii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-06-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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