Howea consists of evergreen palms characterized by single trunks that support large, long-stemmed, pinnate leaves made up of narrow segments. These palms produce small, star-like flowers that appear in drooping clusters of spikes in the axils, which are succeeded by small, oval-shaped fruits.

Howea

Howea belmoreana is a medium-sized palm characterized by its ringed trunk and gracefully arching pinnate leaves that can reach lengths of up to 2 meters, featuring slender pinnae. During the summer months, it produces pendant male flowers in a pale brown hue, alongside green female flowers.

Howea belmoreana

This is a single-stemmed evergreen palm that can reach a height of up to 2 meters. Its dark green fronds can grow as long as 1.5 meters and are pinnately divided into multiple narrow leaflets. Flowering is rare when cultivated indoors.