Hawaiian fan-palm, Loulu, Wahane
Pritchardia aylmer-robinsonii

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A solitary palm. It grows about 17 m high. The trunk is about 20-30 cm across. The stems are slender and the leaf scar rings are closely spaced. The leaves are like a fan. They are slightly folded and arch over. The tips of the leaves hang down. The flowers contain both sexes. The fruit is hard and black and about 2 cm across.

There are 28 Pritchardia species. Of these 22 occur in Hawaii. They are tropical fan palms. This one is endangered.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It needs moist, fertile, well-drained soil. It needs an alkaline pH. It needs full sun. It suits plant hardiness zones 10-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, Pacific, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Possibly now Pritchardia remota Becc.;