Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Common name
Bangalow palm
Family
Arecaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Monocotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Life cycle
Long-lived perennial palm. Reproduces eed (encased in a fleshy drupe). Bird dispersed, also by gravity and people.
Year naturalised
1992
Origin
Eastern Australia
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Control techniques
Remove adults. Has a long-lived seed bank so following removal diligent weeding for many years is needed to clear away seedlings. Best cotrol method is to not plant this in the first place.
Tolerances
Cold sensitive