“Easily recognizable and unlikely to be mistaken for any other palm. Its larger bifid leaves make a bold statement in groups or as a single. It is equally effective as a attention getting palm in the garden or as a container plant. It is widely cultivated and usually easy to find in the specialty nurseries. There are several variations and sizes of the leaves, with the largest and most sought after being the form originating from Belize and northeastern Guatemala. ” – Palmpedia 

“The native range of this species is S. Mexico to Honduras. It is a shrub and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is has environmental uses.” – Kew