slender lady palm; Rhapis humilis
A species of fan palm often grown as an ornamental houseplant or in gardens; the name is usually written in katakana.
Placing a slender lady palm in the living room gives it a tropical atmosphere.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be unfamiliar to many readers.
The name combines 棕櫚 (shuro, 'hemp palm') and 竹 (take/chiku, 'bamboo'), referring to its palm-like appearance with bamboo-like stems. The exact derivation is uncertain.