A widely grown palm in tropical and subtropical regions, it forms closely clustered stems and crowns and may reach 5 m or more in height. Easily distinguished by its fishtail-like leaflets. It is longlived and capable of flowering on each stem which, when it dies, is replaced by new suckers from the base. Its fruits should be handled carefully as they contain stinging acid crystals which are extremely irritating and very dangerous to children. Not recommended for urban or school plantings.

Occurring naturally in monsoon forest areas and creeklines of the Top End, this highly ornamental palm is best suited to tropical regions although it can also be successfully grown in the warm regions of the subtropics. It is a tall, fan-leaved palm with a crown of bright, shiny green, deeply divided and prominently folded leaves that have a thin texture. It prefers protection from full-sun during its early years and needs to be kept well watered during dry periods. It also makes an excellent container specimen for patios and verandas. It deserves to be more widely grown as it is indeed a showy specimen.

Originating from Madagascar, where many of this Genus (Dypsis) are endangered in the wild, these beautiful mediumsized, solitary and clumping feather palms are widely cultivated around the World. Many are available in Darwin garden centres and are well adapted to our climate. They have not shown any weedy tendencies as they do not seed well in the Top End and their seed is predated upon by native insects and rodents.

An attractive feather-leaved, clumping palm that may eventually reach a height of up to 15 m. Its habit is very slender usually with one major trunk ranging between 6 and 10 cm in diameter, one or two lesser trunks and basal suckers but these are never troublesome. It produces flowers from the trunks and these are followed by attractive bright red fruits. It is endemic to coastal and near-coastal areas of northern NT and north-east Qld from Cape York to south of Tully. A very ornamental species well suited to tropical garden culture. Durable indoor or patio palm.