RHAPIS FLABELLIFORMIS 
RH APIS needle, in nllusian to the narroiv leaf -segments ; 
FI.ABELLIFORMIS — fan-shaped. 
Country of origin: China and Japan 
A small tufted palm with slender tough stems 
usually about 3 — 4 ft. tall but sometimes 6 ft. or 
more, covered with dark brown fibres, leaves fan- 
shaped. dark green, cut down nearly to the base 
into narrow segments. A useful plant for a dense 
screen or hedge, particularly as it will grow under 
shade. It can also be used successfully as a pot 
plant. The stems are made into walking stricks. 
Propagation: by suckers 
A, a spike of young fruits 
B, mature fruits 
