Species

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Common Name(s)

Bangalow palm

Authority

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (H.Wendl.) H.Wendl. et Drude

Family

Arecaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Monocotyledonous Trees and Shrubs

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,White

Year Naturalised

1992

Origin

Eastern Australia

Control Techniques

<b>Disposal Method</b><br>Remove adults. Has a long-lived seed bank so following removal diligent weeding for many years is needed to clear away seedlings.<br><br><b>Preferred Control</b><br>Its obvious really - better not buy or plant this species. Encourage others not to buy or plant it either.<br><br>

Reason For Introduction
Ornamental

Life Cycle Comments
Long-lived perennial palm

Reproduction
Exclusively by fruit

Seed
Fleshy drupes

Dispersal
Bird dispersed, also by gravity and people

Tolerances
Cold sensitive

This page last updated on 4 Mar 2010