Roystonea maisiana

Roystonea maisiana is a species of palm which is endemic to the Maisí region of Guantánamo Province in eastern Cuba.

Description

Roystonea maisiana is a large palm which reaches heights of. Stems are grey-white and are usually, sometimes up to, in diameter. The upper portion of the stem is encircled by leaf sheaths, forming a green portion known as the crownshaft which is normally long. Individuals have about 15 leaves with rachises; the leaves hang well horizontal. The inflorescences bear white male and female flowers. Fruit are long and wide, and black when ripe.