Orania – a genus of palm and opsis – resemblance.

A single-species genus. For description see O. appendiculata.

Slow growing but will survive in warm-temperate regions. Needs shade when young. Occurs naturally in rainforest from lowland to highland districts.

Fresh seeds are slow and erratic to germinate.

Sturdy palm with erect to arching greyish-green feather-shaped leaves.

1 species in Queensland.

Dransfield et al. (1985b).

Source: Jones, D; Spencer, R. (2005). Arecaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.