Licuala bankae - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Barfod & Heatubun
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 555: 2 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030335
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Licuala bankae (also called the Chinese fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to China. It is a small palm with dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Licuala bankae is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licuala bankae is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved pistil. The seed of Licuala bankae is a small, dark brown seed with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings of Licuala bankae are small, dark green plants with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala bankae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Licuala bankae
Licuala bankae can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Licuala bankae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala bankae?
Licuala bankae
What is the common name of Licuala bankae?
Licuala Palm
What is the natural habitat of Licuala bankae?
Tropical rainforests
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,