Rhopalostylis sapida
Feather Duster Palm, Nikau Palm
Also known as: Areca banksii A.Cunn. ex Kunth +1 more
- Areca banksii A.Cunn. ex Kunth
- Areca sapida Sol. ex G.Forst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Rhopalostylis sapida (commonly known as Feather-Duster Palm or Nikau Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South