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Parlor Palm
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Chamaedorea elegans

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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

About Chamaedorea elegans

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.

Common Names

EnglishParlor Palm
తెలుగుచమడోరియా ఎలిగాన్స్

Native Range

North America is listed as part of the native range.

Native to North America.

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  • Tagged as Palm
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Evergreen

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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.

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