Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large) (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)
Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large) (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)
The Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large), scientifically Acoelorraphe wrightii, forms an impressive multi-stemmed colony of tall, narrow trunks topped with full, circular fan leaves. In this large cluster expression, dozens of stems emerge closely together, creating a dense thicket that resembles a miniature palm forest. Each trunk supports a broad palmate crown made of radiating leaf segments arranged in a circular or semi-circular geometry.
The fans sit atop long, slender petioles that rise through the cluster, giving vertical movement and strong architectural rhythm. Native to the Everglades and Caribbean wetlands, Acoelorraphe wrightii evolved this clumping structure to withstand standing water and seasonal flooding. The large cluster highlights the species’ ecological heritage—tight, colony-forming growth, reflective fan blades, and a wild, textured presence that feels both naturalistic and visually commanding.
The Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large) has a cultivated height between 10’-20’ (3.05-6.1 m), spread diameter of 10’-15’ (3.05-4.6 m), and leaf lengths between 1’6”-3’ (46-91 cm). In the wild, the Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large) has an overall height between 15’-25’ (4.57-7.62 m).
The Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large), scientifically Acoelorraphe wrightii, forms an impressive multi-stemmed colony of tall, narrow trunks topped with full, circular fan leaves. In this large cluster expression, dozens of stems emerge closely together, creating a dense thicket that resembles a miniature palm forest. Each trunk supports a broad palmate crown made of radiating leaf segments arranged in a circular or semi-circular geometry.
The fans sit atop long, slender petioles that rise through the cluster, giving vertical movement and strong architectural rhythm. Native to the Everglades and Caribbean wetlands, Acoelorraphe wrightii evolved this clumping structure to withstand standing water and seasonal flooding. The large cluster highlights the species’ ecological heritage—tight, colony-forming growth, reflective fan blades, and a wild, textured presence that feels both naturalistic and visually commanding.
The Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large) has a cultivated height between 10’-20’ (3.05-6.1 m), spread diameter of 10’-15’ (3.05-4.6 m), and leaf lengths between 1’6”-3’ (46-91 cm). In the wild, the Paurotis Palm (Cluster, Large) has an overall height between 15’-25’ (4.57-7.62 m).
