Rhapis excelsa

• Botanical Name : Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) Henry
• Synonyms : Chamaerops excelsa Thunb
• Common Name : Broadleaf Lady Palm, Lady Palm, Lady Finger Palm, Bamboo Palm
• Plant Family : Arecaceae (Palmae)
• Plant Form : Shrub
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Rhapis excelsa Plant :

• Habit : Multi-stemmed clumps of bamboo-like stalks.
• Leaves : Glossy, dark green, palmate leaves divided into broad, ribbed segments.
• Inflorescence : Small at the top of the plant.
• Flowers : Fleshy yellow flowers with three petals which are fused at the base.
• Fruits : Ripe fruit fleshy and white.
• Significance : It is an ornamental flowering plant.