Satake Palm

Satakentia liukiuensis (Hatus.) H. E. Moore

saw-taw-KENT-ee-ah lee-uck-ee-EN-sis

Arecaceae

Explanation of name:  The generic name refers to the similarity to the genus Kentia.  The specific epithet is a geographic reference.

Natural range: Ryukyu Islands (Japan)

Recognition:  Arching, twisted pinnate stiff leaves often with purplish coloration in the crownshaft.

Landscape uses:  Stately mid-sized and slow-growing solitary trunk palm.   A minor fad.

Internet sources:

http://palmguide.org/genus.php?family=arecaceae&genus=satakentia

http://www.junglemusic.net/palms/satakentia-liukiensis.htm

http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Satakentia/liukiuensis.html