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kentia [ˈkɛntɪə] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a plant name formerly used to include palms now allotted to several different genera and still used commercially to denote the feather palm genus Howea, native to Lord Howe Island, popular as greenhouse or house plants for their decorative arching foliage: family Palmaceae [named after William Kent (died 1828), British botanist] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Kentia palms (Howea Forsteriana), those with the glorious arching fronds, require less light than any other palm species. The kentia palm (Howea Forsterana) is especially suited to deep-shade conditions. The uniqueness of the Kentia palm begins with where it grows wild. |
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