Licuala flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 331 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227440
Common Names
- Licuala flexuosa
- Flexuosa Licuala
- Flexuosa Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala flexuosa (also called Curly 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 flexuosa 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 flexuosa is yellow with a red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala flexuosa is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can reach a height of up to 10 feet (3 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is by seeds or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Licuala flexuosa
Licuala flexuosa can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Licuala flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala flexuosa?
Licuala flexuosa
What is the common name of Licuala flexuosa?
Licuala Palm
Where is Licuala flexuosa native to?
Thailand, Malaysia, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112161: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.