Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ahlidurii
ID:
228065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 10: 30 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227395

Common Names

  • Ahlidurii Licuala
  • Ahlidurii Palm
  • Ahlidurii Fan Palm

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Description

Licuala ahlidurii (also called Ahlidur's Licuala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South East Asia. It is an upright shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala ahlidurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licuala ahlidurii is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, glossy, kidney-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala ahlidurii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Licuala ahlidurii

Licuala ahlidurii can be found in Indonesia.

Licuala ahlidurii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala ahlidurii?

Licuala ahlidurii

What is the common name of Licuala ahlidurii?

Ahlidur's Licuala

What is the natural habitat of Licuala ahlidurii?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Licuala genus

Licuala acuminata, Licuala acutifida, Licuala ahlidurii, Licuala angustiloba, Licuala anomala, Licuala aruensis, Licuala bacularia, Licuala bayana, Licuala beccariana, Licuala bellatula, Licuala bidentata, Licuala bintulensis, Licuala bissula, Licuala borneensis, Licuala bracteata, Licuala brevicalyx, Licuala cabalionii, Licuala cameronensis, Licuala celebica, Licuala concinna, Licuala cordata, Licuala corneri, Licuala crassiflora, Licuala debilis, Licuala densiflora, Licuala distans, Licuala egregia, Licuala elegans, Licuala ferruginea, Licuala ferruginoides, Licuala flavida, Licuala flexuosa, Licuala fordiana, Licuala fractiflexa, Licuala gjellerupii, Licuala glaberrima, Licuala glabra, Licuala grandiflora, Licuala grandis, Licuala hallieriana, Licuala insignis, Licuala kamarudinii, Licuala kemamanensis, Licuala khoonmengii, Licuala kiahii, Licuala kingiana, Licuala klossii, Licuala kunstleri, Licuala lanata, Licuala lanuginosa,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112120: Based on the initial data import
Leng Guan Saw (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saw' in the authors string.