Palm Genera: 13 of 190

Archontophoenix

6 species. These tropical Australian palms are popular ornamentals in warm regions throughout the world. They are adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Archontophoenix palms grow well in South Florida if given some protection when young.

King palm; Alexandra palm (=A. alexandrae); King Alexander palm (=A. alexandrae); Mount Lewis king palm (=A. purpurea); Piccabeen palm (=A. cunninghamiana)


Fairchild resources
17 images	11 plants	5 Herbarium sheets	1 DNA sample


Conservation status
Species	Status	Redlist data	Criteria
Archontophoenix myolensis	Vulnerable	VU C2a	1994

Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.


Horticulture
	Cultivation in S. Florida	Moderately easy	Size	Moderate

	Light requirements	Moderate to high	Water requirements	Moderate to high

	Hardiness	USDA zone 10	Elevation	Medium

	Soil pH	Low (acidic) to moderate (neutral)	Hybridization	Intrageneric

	Lethal yellowing	Not known to be susceptible	Availability	Moderate

Archontophoenix

Fairchild resources

Conservation status

Horticulture