Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmetto
ID:
299970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Lodd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 7: 1487 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299302

Common Names

  • Palmetto
  • Cabbage Palm
  • Sabal

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Synonyms

  • Sabal blackburniana Glazebr. [unknown]

Description

Sabal palmetto (also called Cabbage Palmetto, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the southeastern United States. It is a medium-sized fan palm, with a trunk up to 8 m tall and a crown of up to 6 m wide. It is found in coastal regions, in hammocks, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sabal palmetto is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make furniture, baskets, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabal palmetto has yellowish-white flowers with a sweet scent. The flowers are borne in a branched inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are light green with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabal palmetto is a slow-growing, long-lived palm that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Sabal palmetto

Sabal palmetto is native to the southeastern United States.

Sabal palmetto FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sabal palmetto?

Sabal palmetto

What is the natural habitat of Sabal palmetto?

Sabal palmetto is native to the southeastern United States.

What are the uses of Sabal palmetto?

Sabal palmetto is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible fruits.

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-181053: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.