Caryota mitis

Scientific name: Caryota mitis Lour.
Synonym(s): Caryota speciosa, Thuessinkia speciosa, Caryota sobolifera, Caryota javanica, Caryota nana, Caryota propinqua, Caryota furfuracea, Drymophloeus zippellii, Caryota griffithii
Common name: Fishtail Palm
Family: Arecaceae
Habit: Shrub
Maximum height (m): 10
Native or Non-native: Native
Invasive
Habitat: Growing in old-growth forest understorey. Able to do well under full sun to semi-shade and even in shady locations. Requires moderate watering with moist, well-drained soil. Suitable soil pH ranges from 6.1 to 7.8. Has a high tolerance to high humidity but low tolerance to salt.
Distribution in Singapore
Distribution worldwide: India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
Flowering and fruiting: Flowers once during plant life cycle
Dispersal
Wildlife interactions: Bird Attracting
Light conditions: Sunny
Soil conditions: Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils
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