Arecaceae

A family of some 217 genera and 2500 species of arborescent palms from tropical and sub-tropical regions.  The family contains some plants of great economic importance including the Date Palm and Coconut.  [FNSW].  Represented in the Hortus by a number of ornamental species as well as the Date and Coconut Palms.

Plants in this Family

1. Archontophoenix alexandrae F.Muell.
2. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana H.Wendl. & Drude
3. Chamaerops humilis L.
4. Jubaea chilensis Baill.
5. Livistona australis (R.Br.) Mart.
6. Livistona inermis R.Br.
7. Phoenix dactylifera L.