Licuala leprosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dammer ex Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Webbia 5: 42 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227472
Common Names
- Licuala leprosa
- Palas Palm
- Licuala Leprosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala leprosa (also called Palas Palm, Ruffled Fan Palm, and Vanuatu Fan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, and the Solomon Islands. It is an evergreen, solitary palm with a slender trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It typically grows in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Licuala leprosa 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
Licuala leprosa has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala leprosa is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. It is best grown in a container, as it can be moved indoors during cold weather. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Licuala leprosa
Licuala leprosa can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Licuala leprosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala leprosa?
Licuala leprosa
What is the family of Licuala leprosa?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Licuala leprosa?
Leprous Fan Palm
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-112192: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.