Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multibracteata
ID:
1550172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barfod & Heatubun

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 555: 10 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030338


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Description

Licuala multibracteata (also called the Chinese fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to China. It is a small palm with dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala multibracteata is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licuala multibracteata is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved pistil. The seed of Licuala multibracteata is a small, dark brown seed with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings of Licuala multibracteata are small, dark green plants with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala multibracteata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Licuala multibracteata

Licuala multibracteata can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Licuala multibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala multibracteata?

Licuala multibracteata

What is the common name of Licuala multibracteata?

Licuala Palm

What is the natural habitat of Licuala multibracteata?

Tropical rainforests

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,