Roystonea lenis is a species of palm which is endemic to Guantánamo Province in eastern Cuba.[1]
Roystonea lenis is a large palm which reaches heights of 20m (70feet). Stems are grey-white and are usually 35- in diameter. The upper portion of the stem is encircled by leaf sheaths, forming a green portion known as the crownshaft which is normally 2m (07feet) long. Individuals have about 15 leaves with 0.2cm-0.7cmcm (00.1inches-00.3inchescm) petioles and 4- rachises; the leaves hang well horizontal. The 1m (03feet) inflorescences bear white male and female flowers. Fruit are 11.3- long and 8.8mm11.1mm wide, and black when ripe.