Adonidia Palm - Christmas Palm

Botanical Name: Adonidia Merrillii & Adonidia Dransfieldii

• Member of the Arecaceae (palm family).
• It is native to Philippines and Malaysia.
• There are two recognized species Manila Palm(Adonidia Merrillii and Adonidia Dransfieldii.
• Leaves are 3-4 ft long with fronds 1-2 inch wide in a pinnate arrangement.
• Some palms sold in retail outlets as "Adonidia" are in fact Alexander Palms, which are similar but even thinner.

• Commonly used as an Indoor/Outdoor plant. 
• Members of this family provide the world with many products including food, oil, ornamental, wax, fibers and beverages.
• While it can be grown in southern Florida, most of this crop is grown in Costa Rica and Florida.