Caryota mitis
Loureiro
| Synonymy: Unknown | Distribution: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Myanmar (Burma), Malay Peninsula, Minahasa Peninsula of the North Celebes, Java, Sumatra |
| Common names: Common, clustering, or Burmese fishtail palm, tukas | Conservation status: Not threatened |
Typical clump
Inflorescence
The best-known and perhaps prettiest of the genus, this is a clustering species with leaflets shaped like
fishes tails. It is tolerant of low light, and requires lots of water at all times of the year. This, together
with an occasional feed, will ensure its good health. Good interior palm.
Top photo copyright © 1998, Jody Haynes; taken at Fairchild Tropical Garden. Bottom photo courtesy and copyright © 1998, Javier Segura, PALMASUR: Palms and Gardens in the south-west of Europe.
Click here for the Florida distribution map of this palm.
Click here for cold-hardiness
information on this palm.
Click here for a key to the species of Caryota (by Bill Hahn).
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