Chamaedorea consists of evergreen palms characterized by slender, either solitary or clustered stems. These palms feature large leaves that can be either pinnate or resemble a fish tail. The flowers, which are not particularly noticeable, emerge in panicles or spikes beneath the leaves and are succeeded by small fruits.

Chamaedorea pumila

Chamaedorea radicalis is a compact, evergreen palm often favored as an indoor plant. In regions of the UK with milder climates, it can be cultivated outdoors, provided it is shielded from extended periods of cold and frost. The plant features elongated, slender stems topped with dark green, feathery leaves, typically growing to approximately 2 meters in height. During mid to late spring, mature specimens may yield clusters of tiny yellow flowers, although these are vulnerable to frost damage. If both male and female plants are grown together, round, orange fruits may develop in the autumn.

Chamaedorea radicalis

Chamaedorea sartorii

Chamaedorea schiedeana

Chamaedorea schippii

Chamaedorea seifrizii is a perennial palm that reaches a height of up to 2 meters. It develops a cluster of slender stems topped with pinnate leaves that can grow to 60 centimeters long, featuring as many as 28 lanceolate leaflets. Mature specimens produce panicles of small yellow flowers.

Chamaedorea seifrizii

Chamaedorea stolonifera

Chamaedorea tenella

Chamaedorea tepejilote

Chamaerops comprises a solitary species of evergreen palm featuring multiple upright stems topped with broad, rounded leaves that are intricately divided into long segments. Its flowers, which are not particularly prominent, emerge in panicles from the lower leaf axils and are succeeded by small, date-shaped fruits.

Chamaerops

Chamaerops humilis is a bushy, evergreen palm that typically forms a medium-sized shrub. It can be either stemless or feature multiple stems, topped with a rounded cluster of fan-shaped leaves that reach lengths of up to 45 cm. Mature specimens produce short, rigid clusters of small yellow flowers.

Chamaerops humilis

Chamaerops humilis 'Compacta' is a small, slow-growing evergreen palm characterized by its dense clusters of slender green fronds that feature lighter-colored undersides. The leaves are supported by short stems, creating a robust appearance.

Chamaerops humilis 'Compacta'

Chamaerops humilis 'Stella'

Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' is a compact, multi-stemmed palm that typically reaches a height of about 2 meters. Its stems are wrapped in persistent leaf bases, and it produces spiny stalks that support stiff, broad leaves divided into distinct leaflets. The upper surface of the foliage is a bluish or greyish green, while the underside displays a silvery hue. Blooming occurs from spring through summer, with male flowers presenting a bright yellow color and female flowers appearing yellow-green. After flowering, the plant yields fruit that ranges from yellow to orange-brown.

Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano'

Chamaerops humilis var. argentea is a shrubby palm that can reach heights of up to 2 meters and tends to produce suckers as it matures. Its fan-like leaves are a silvery-blue hue, made up of narrow leaflets attached to spiny stems. This variety is suitable for tropical borders, demonstrating drought tolerance and the ability to withstand temperatures down to -5°C once it is well-established. It thrives best in controlled environments such as conservatories or greenhouses, especially in regions where winters are not consistently mild.

Chamaerops humilis var. argentea

Chamaerops humilis var. argentea blue form

Chamaerops humilis var. humilis

Chamaerops humilis var. humilis 'Nana'

Chambeyronia

Chambeyronia macrocarpa

Chambeyronia macrocarpa 'Hookeri'

Chrysalidocarpus

Chrysalidocarpus cabadae

Chrysalidocarpus carlsmithii

Chrysalidocarpus decaryi

Chrysalidocarpus decipiens

Chrysalidocarpus lanceolatus

Chrysalidocarpus lastellianus

Chrysalidocarpus leptocheilos

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens is a perennial palm that develops a group of upright stems reaching up to 8 meters tall. It features long, arching pinnate leaves that can grow to 2 meters, composed of slender leaflets. During the summer months, this plant produces panicles adorned with small yellow flowers.

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