The Paurotis palm, also known as the Everglade palm, Madiera palm and Silver saw palmetto (Acoelorraphe wrightii), is the sole species in the genus Acoelorraphe. It is native to Central America, southeastern Mexico, the West Indies, the Bahamas, and extreme southern Florida.

Common Name:  Paurotis Palm

Botanical Name:  Acoelorraphe wrightii

Plant Type:  Clustering palm tree

Zones:  10a - 11

Height:  15-20'

Rate of Growth: Slow

Salt Tolerance:  High

Soil Requirements:  Likes sandy wet soil

Water Requirements:  High

Nutritional Requirements:  Moderate

Light Requirements:  High

Form:  Clustering palm

Leaves:  fan shaped leaves

Inflorescence:  Minute green flowers

Fruits:  Orange, black when mature

Pests or diseases:  None

Uses:  Accent palm

Cost:  $$ - $$$ -- Reasonable to Expensive

Propagation:  Seed