Rhapis is a genus of about 10 species of small palms native to southeastern Asia from southern Japan and southern China south to Sumatra. [1] The species are commonly known as lady palms. They are fan palms (subfamily Coryphoideae), with the leaves with a bare petiole terminating in a rounded fan of numerous leaflets.

Sep 19, 2024 · The lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a small palm species that grows in dense clumps of slender, upright green stems. On the stems are fan-shaped, glossy green fronds with between five and eight narrow, lance-shaped segments.

Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a refined, shade-loving palm with broad, fan-shaped, glossy leaves. Ideal for indoor or warm garden spots.

May 4, 2023 · Rhapis palm is one of the most popular interior palm trees available. This plant has fan-shaped fronds with protruding separated ends that look like fingers on a large hand. This trait has earned it the common name of lady finger palm.

Rhapis excelsa, also known as broadleaf lady palm or bamboo palm, [1] is a species of fan palm (Arecaceae subfamily Coryphoideae, tribe Trachycarpeae) in the genus Rhapis. It is native to southern China and northern Vietnam. [2]

Nov 18, 2010 · Rhapis is a small genus of palms containing perhaps 12 species--all from Asia, including South China, Thailand and several islands. These are mostly undergrowth palms, not known for their love of full sun, and are palms that tend to grow in high rainfall and moderately tropical situations.

Rhapis, known as Lady Palms, can be found in homes and gardens throughout the world. The widespread popularity of these multi-cane fan palms can be attributed to their adaptability to a wide range of soils, climates, and environments. Uniquely, they are the only ornamental palms to have named varieties (cultivars) in green and variegated forms.

Mar 2, 2023 · Lady palm (Rhapis spp.) is easy to grow indoors or outdoors. It is tolerant of low-light conditions and has large, hand-shaped leaves with long, glossy, dark green leaflets. The foliage forms a dense canopy above clumps of sturdy stems covered with dark brown fibers that give a woven appearance.

Rhapis excelsa, the Lady Palm, is grown in the garden and used indoors in a house or condo and in offices around the world. Rhapis adapts to a wide range of climates, soils, and environments, making the “Lady Palm” popular for many applications.

Rhapis excelsa, commonly known as lady palm or bamboo palm, is an evergreen fan palm that forms a dense clump of slender, upright, bamboo-like canes clad with palmate, deep green foliage consisting of deeply divided, fan-shaped leaves each of which divide into 5-8 finger-like, narrow-lanceolate segments. Leaf stalks to 18” long.