Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
228101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 2: 42 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227431

Common Names

  • Elegant Licuala
  • Elegant Fan Palm
  • Elegant Ruffled Fan Palm

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Description

Licuala elegans (also called Elegant Licuala, among many other common names) is a palm native to Indonesia. It has white flowers and grows in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala elegans is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as an indoor houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licuala elegans is yellow with a red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala elegans is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) tall.

Where to Find Licuala elegans

Licuala elegans is native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Licuala elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala elegans?

Licuala elegans

What is the common name of Licuala elegans?

Elegant Palm

Where is Licuala elegans native to?

Sulawesi, Indonesia

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,

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