Borassus flabellifer, Borassus aethiopum
Family: Arecaceae / Palmae
Palmira Palm, Toddy Palm
Origin: S-E Asia, India
A very large palmate palm, with a hard, black trunk, and a skirt of dead leaves underneath the crown. The leaves are very large, up to 10 ft. across, and bluey green in color. It has large black fruit. Culture: Hot, sunny, well drained position. Drought tolerant, cold sensitive.
