Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mattanensis
ID:
228154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 86 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227484

Common Names

  • Licuala mattanensis
  • Mattan Licuala Palm
  • Licuala Mattanensis

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Description

Licuala mattanensis (also called Mattan fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It is a slow growing, solitary palm with a slender trunk and a crown of up to 10 large, undivided, fan-shaped leaves. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala mattanensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta Becc.
Licuala mattanensis var. mattanensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licuala mattanensis is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala mattanensis 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 mattanensis

Licuala mattanensis is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland swamps.

Licuala mattanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala mattanensis?

Licuala mattanensis

What is the family of Licuala mattanensis?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Licuala mattanensis?

Mattan's 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,

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