They have always been prized for their functional applications in addition to their visual appeal. Native American tribes demonstrated the palm's adaptability beyond aesthetics by using the213 slots leaves for basketry and thatching roofs. Rummy palms expanded throughout the world as horticultural popularity increased, especially in the colonial era when plant collectors aimed to bring exotic species to North America and Europe. A botanical garden showcasing rummy palms and other tropical plants was established as a result of the Victorian era's fascination with botany.