Verschaffeltia splendida

Description

Verschaffeltia splendida (Latanier Latte" or stilt palm) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is the only species in the genus Verschaffeltia. This species can be distinguished from all other palm species of the Seychelles, by its characteristic stilt-roots. The slender trunk has a very hard outer covering. The leaves are initially unbroken, and those of the young plants have black spines on their stalks. They bear green-brown fruits with unique seeds.