Syagrus

Morphological Summary

Genus of about 50 feathery palm species from South America and the Caribbean, including the famous queen palm (S. romanzoffiana), one of the most cultivated palms worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. They are elegant palms with arching pinnate leaves and drupaceous fruits. Several species produce high-quality coconut oil. The genus harbors the greatest diversity of palms in the Brazilian Cerrado.