TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Carludovica palmata, Panama Hat Plant, Toquilla Palm

Carludovica palmata

Panama Hat Plant, Toquilla Palm
Family: Cyclanthaceae
Origin: Central America
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterPalm or palm-like plant

Carludovica palmata is not a true palm. Its leaves are different from the leaves of true palms, and unlike true palms it does not develop a woody trunk.


Similar plants:




Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/carludovica_palmata.htm