This is a small species, commonly found growing in sand dunes along coastlines. The leaves of the seashore palm emerge right out of the ground from a subterranean trunk that is rarely visible, and grow in a swirling pattern, sometimes giving it the appearance of a clustering palm. The leaflets are deep green with a prominent mid-rib and curl to various degrees depending on plant, age and climate. Flowers look sort of like corn-cobs on a long stick It is a popular ornamental palm due to its compact size and attractive foliage, and is commonly used in landscaping in tropical and subtropical regions in its native range.