- The queen palm's scientific name is Syagrus romanzoffiana. Initially, this palm was classified under two other scientific names. It is often called the cocos palm after an earlier genus; the name confusion often leads to misinformation.
- Despite not being in the cocos genus, queen palms look very similar to coconut palms. They grow to 15 meters and have long, thin leaves attached to a central stalk.
- Though they look tropical, queen palms are actually subtropical, existing in habitats on the fringes of the tropics. They are found in great numbers in Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.
- Queen palm trees provide shade in sunny subtropic climates; other foliage competing for water resources are stifled by the shade. Queen palm fruit is eaten by many birds and mammals.
- Often associated with romanticized tropical paradises, palm trees are valued as luxury lawn adornments. Queen palms are very hearty and widely used for ornamentation in Nevada, California and Arizona.
