This solitary fan palm has a trunk up to 300mm (1ft) in diameter with old leaf bases or raised rings. The very large rounded divided fronds have glossy green segments and the cream coloured flowers appear in a cluster followed by purple fruit. 

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Borassodendron machadonis is naturally found from South-western Thailand to the Malaysian peninsular and Borneo growing in low mountainous rainforests in moist limestone based an organic rich soil. It requires high humidity and prefers a semi-shaded to sunny protected position and is frost and drought tender.

This large fan palm is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical settings around a water feature or as a specimen in a large garden. It is suitable for coastal regions and is slow growing establishes in 4 to 6 years. In cool climates it can be grown in a well-lit conservatory with high humidity amd requires ample room to grow. ID 2949

Note:
In its natural habitat is becoming rare due to land clearing and harvesting of its editable crown.

Borassodendron  (bor-as-oh-DEN-dron ) machadonis (mak-ah-DON-is)

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