Overtop Palm

Syagrus amara, the overtop palm, is an accepted palm tree native to the Lesser Antilles and associated mainly with wet tropical habitats. [Kew’s Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:670002-1/general-information) records “overtop palm” as an English common name. The Royal Horticultural Society describes Syagrus palms generally as ornamental, coconut-related plants with usually single, normally spineless stems and drooping fruit. ## Identity and Range This is a species-level profile within the broad Syagrus genus, which spans the Lesser Antilles and tropical South America. Retaining the exact species name helps distinguish it from other palms in the genus. ## Growing Conditions The Kew profile places this species in a wet tropical biome. Choose a warm site with room for an eventual palm tree, and use regional grower advice for more specific light, soil, irrigation and cold-protection needs. ## Maintenance Pruning, fruit cleanup and watering should follow guidance for this species and the local climate. Avoid assuming that every Syagrus responds alike to the same care routine.