Status:
valid
Authors:
Saw
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 599 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316638
Common Names
- Licuala Chaiana
- Chaiana Fan Palm
- Chaiana Licuala Palm
Description
Licuala chaiana (also called Chaian Licuala, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the island of Borneo. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 6 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It grows in lowland rainforest and swamp forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Licuala chaiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licuala chaiana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Licuala chaiana can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Licuala chaiana
Licuala chaiana is native to Indonesia and can be found in the province of North Maluku.
Licuala chaiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala chaiana?
Licuala chaiana
What are the common names of Licuala chaiana?
Chai An fan palm, Chai An Licuala
What is the natural habitat of Licuala chaiana?
It is native to Chai An, Vietnam.
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,