| This genus includes seven palms from the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Malaysia, and
the Nicobar Islands. These palms are pinnate-leaved, solitary-trunked, and monoecious. |
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1. R. augusta
Height: 45 feet
Size of Crown: 18 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: This palm is probably
the tallest of the genus. Solitary-trunked, it is from the Nicobar Islands. It can be found growing in low mountainous regions.
The broad crown and non-arching leaves with pendant leaflets give this palm a very majestic look in the landscape. Protection
from harsh conditions is best at immaturity, but it can grow in open spaces as it matures. |
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2. R. elegans
Height: 40 feet
Size of Crown: 8-10 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments: This solitary- trunked
species is endemic to the Solomon Islands. It grows naturally in rain forests at lower elevations with limestone soils. R.
elegans can be very elegant in the landscape, with slightly arching leaves, gracefully arching leaflets and a spherical
crown. |
