This palm forms a solitary ringed slender trunk up to 150mm (6in) in diameter. The velvety brown crown shaft produces arching yellow-green divided leaves and the green-white fragrant flowers appear in a nodding inflorescence during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Ptychosperma elegans is naturally found in Australia growing in north-east Queensland in rainforests along riverbanks as an understorey plant. It grows in moist well-drained organic rich soils that are moderately fertile. 

Alexander Palm is a graceful palm that is grown for its slender trunk and arching fronds. It is grown solitary or in group plantings in large gardens or parks for a tropical effect. It also used in courtyards or around pools and is grown as an indoor plant when young. In cool climates it is grown in a conservatory and establishes from seed in 3 to 5 years. ID 1552

Note:
It renowned for its elegant form and greyish evenly slender ringed trunks making it very suitable for group plantings.

Ptychosperma (ty-ko-SPERM-a) elegans (EL-e-ganz)

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family