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Parlor Palm
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Chamaedorea elegans

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Chamaedorea elegans, the neanthe bella palm or parlour palm, is a species of small palm tree native to the rainforests in Southern Mexico and Guatemala. The parlor palm is one of the most extensively sold houseplant palms in the world. It is one of several species with leaves that are harvested as xate.

FamilyArecaceae
GenusChamaedorea
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Chamaedorea elegans.

Historical Background

Chamaedorea elegans, the neanthe bella palm or parlour palm, is a species of small palm tree native to the rainforests in Southern Mexico and Guatemala. The parlor palm is one of the most extensively sold houseplant palms in the world. It is one of several species with leaves that are harvested as xate.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Parlor Palm has cultural context that is still being expanded.