Licuala leptocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 706 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227473
Common Names
- Licuala leptocalyx
- Licuala Palm
- Licuala Leptocalyx
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala leptocalyx (also called Small-Fruited Licuala, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo. 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 leptocalyx 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 leptocalyx is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala leptocalyx 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 leptocalyx
Licuala leptocalyx can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Licuala leptocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala leptocalyx?
Licuala leptocalyx
What is the family of Licuala leptocalyx?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Licuala leptocalyx?
Slender-calyx 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-112193: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.