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.
Common Uses:
Palm Size: 7-9 ft. Double & Triple Trunk
- 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.
Palm Size: 7-9 ft. Double & Triple Trunk