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Parlor Palm
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Chamaedorea elegans

Parlor PalmPalm

Chamaedorea elegans, the neanthe bella palm or parlour palm, is a species of small palm tree native to the rainforests in Southern Mexico and Guatemala. The parlor palm is one of the most extensively sold houseplant palms in the world. It is one of several species with leaves that are harvested as xate.

FamilyArecaceae
GenusChamaedorea
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Chamaedorea elegans.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderArecales
FamilyArecaceae
GenusChamaedorea
SpeciesC. elegans
Binomial NameChamaedorea elegans
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameParlor Palm
Life FormPalm
Growth HabitPalm

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderArecales
FamilyArecaceae
GenusChamaedorea

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.