Howea belmoreana

Common names

Curly Palm, Sentry Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Lord Howe Island, Australia.

Habitat

Mountainous forest.

Morphology

A very slender palm, can reach 12 m. The trunk has wavy leaf scars. No crownshaft present. Pinnate leaves, dark green and rough. Fruit has an olive-like shape, and takes 2 years to ripe.

Climate

Temperate and warm climates.

Germination

Germination takes a long time, around one year.

Growing

Needs a shady position when young, but can take full sun as an adult.