Licuala graminifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heatubun & Barfod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 431 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835916
Common Names
- Graminifolia Licuala
- Licuala graminifolia
- Graminifolia Licuala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala graminifolia (also called Palm-leaf fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Licuala graminifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licuala graminifolia is white and bell-shaped, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, serrated leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala graminifolia is a species of palm native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the suckers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Licuala graminifolia
Licuala graminifolia can be found in India.
Licuala graminifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala graminifolia?
Licuala graminifolia
What is the common name of Licuala graminifolia?
Rattan Palm
What is the natural habitat of Licuala graminifolia?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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-373184: Based on the initial data import
Anders Sánchez Barfod (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barfod' in the authors string.
Charlie Danny Heatubun (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heatubun' in the authors string.