Licuala kamarudinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Saw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 10: 24 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227460
Common Names
- Licuala kamarudinii
- Kamarudin's Fan Palm
- Kamarudin's Licuala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala kamarudinii (also called Kamarudin's 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 kamarudinii is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It has large, fan-shaped leaves and can be used to create a tropical look in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licuala kamarudinii is a small, yellow spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala kamarudinii is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can reach a height of up to 8 feet (2.4 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 kamarudinii
Licuala kamarudinii can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Licuala kamarudinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala kamarudinii?
Licuala kamarudinii
What is the common name of Licuala kamarudinii?
Kamarudin's Fan Palm
Where is Licuala kamarudinii 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-112180: Based on the initial data import
Leng Guan Saw (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saw' in the authors string.