Syagrus romanzoffiana, the queen palm or cocos palm, is a palm native to South America, introduced throughout the world as a popular ornamental garden tree. S. romanzoffiana is a medium-sized palm, quickly reaching maturity at a height of up to 15 m (49 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves having as many as 494 leaflets, although more typically around 300, each leaflet being around 50 centimetres (18 in) in length and 3–5 centimetres (1–2 in) in width.