Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm)

Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) brown trunk with sharp black spines close up.

Botanical name: Verschaffeltia splendida

Common names: Seychelles Stilt Palm, Latanier Latte, Splendid Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Seychelles Islands

Large tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageThorny or spinyPalm or palm-like plant

A beautiful species that spots a slender, spiny trunk supported by prominent stilt roots, and large, undivided leaves. The trunk and petioles are covered with spines. Likes a position sheltered from the wind, (to keep the leaves intact), full sun or shade, and moist, but well drained.


Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) green leaves on a plant in brown plastic pots
4 years old plant
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) green leaves close up with thin orange central stem
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) vibrant green leaves standing in a sunny palm tree collection
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) with green pleated leaves in a close up plant shot.


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