Palm Genera: 39 of 190

Carpentaria

1 species. Carpenteria acuminata is a beautiful and fast growing palm with distinctive arched leaves and bright red fruits. Native to northern Australia, it grows very well in South Florida with adequate moisture. It is becoming increasingly popular in cultivated landscapes. Juice of Carpentaria fruits may cause severe skin irritation.

Carpentaria palm


Fairchild resources
7 images	12 plants	7 Herbarium sheets	1 DNA sample


Horticulture
	Cultivation in S. Florida	Easy to grow	Size	Moderate, fast growing

	Light requirements	Moderate to high	Water requirements	Moderate

	Hardiness	USDA zone 10	Elevation	Medium

	Soil pH	Low (acidic) to high (alkaline)	Hybridization	Not reported

	Lethal yellowing	Not known to be susceptible	Availability	High

Carpentaria

Fairchild resources

Horticulture