Geonoma epetiolata

Description

Geonoma epetiolata is a slender, solitary palm (rarely clustered), usually less than 2.5 m tall, with a small stem diameter (5–11 mm). Crown is composed of 5–10 narrow, bifid leaves, with leafy rachises 30–60 cm long, lacking petioles. Leaves are unusual in their coloration; young leaves are reddish-purple below, with yellow, green, and red-purple mottling above, earning this species the name “Stained Glass Palm.” Spicate inflorescences are interfoliar, bearing small purplish-black fruits (5 mm in diameter).