Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginoides
ID:
228105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Webbia 5: 45 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227435

Common Names

  • Ferruginous-like Licuala
  • Ferruginous-like Fan Palm
  • Ferruginous-like Ruffled Fan Palm

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Description

Licuala ferruginoides (also called Rusty fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It grows in lowland rainforests, usually in areas with high humidity and plenty of moisture.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala ferruginoides 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 ferruginoides 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 ferruginoides is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, shady location. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Licuala ferruginoides

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

Licuala ferruginoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala ferruginoides?

Licuala ferruginoides

What is the common name of Licuala ferruginoides?

Rusty Fan Palm

Where is Licuala ferruginoides native to?

Sarawak, Borneo

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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