Syagrus flexuosa Becc.

A small palm. The stems are slender. It can have one or several stems. They grow to 2-5 m high. The trunks are 8 cm across. Sometimes the trunk is covered with old leaf bases. The plant reaches 2-4 m across. The leaves are pinnate or feather like. These are 1-2 m long. The leaflets are narrow and deep green. The flowering stalks are 45 cm long. They arise from between the leaves and hang down. The flowers are green. The fruit are brown when ripe. They are slightly oval and 3 cm long.

A tropical plant. It needs tropical or subtropical locations. In Brazil it grows to 122
 altitude. It needs a temperature above 13°C. Plants are damaged by frost. They need moist, well-drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.

The fruit can be eaten.

Plants are grown from seed. Seed are erratic to germinate.