Everglades Palm
Acoelorraphe wrightii
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Southwest Caribbean, United States
iNaturalist: © jayhorn (iNaturalist #104670661)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Acoelorraphe
- Species:
- Acoelorraphe wrightii
- USDA Symbol:
- ACWR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 760 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in wetlands and swamps
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when fresh; viability declines rapidly with storage. Keep consistently moist during germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI