Archontophoenix maxima

Archontophoenix maxima, commonly known as the Walsh River palm or Oaky Creek Archontophoenix, is a large tree of the palm family Arecaceae. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia, and was first described in 1992.

Description

The Walsh River palm grows up to tall; the trunk is up to and has an expanded base. The erect to horizontal fronds are up to long, and are slightly rotated around the long axis. The massive branched inflorescence is up to long and bears white flowers. When ripe, the fruit is red and in length. The flowers closely resemble those of A. alexandrae.

Distribution and habitat

This robust palm grows in rainforest at altitudes between on the Walsh River and the adjacent Mount Haig Range in the Atherton Tableland at approximately 17° S latitude.