Silvertop palmetto, commonly known as Serenoa repens, is a perennial plant with dense, fan-shaped leaves and jagged stems. This plant is often used for medicinal purposes due to its numerous health benefits, including improving prostate health, reducing hair loss and combating inflammation. However, some people may prefer to refer to it using different names, such as saw palmetto, which is most commonly used. Other synonyms for silvertop palmetto include dwarf palm, cabbage palm, sabal palm and American dwarf palm. These synonyms help to identify the plant using different names in different regions and make it easier to communicate about the plant's benefits and usage.