Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 312 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316712
Common Names
- Licuala naumannii
- Naumannii Licuala
- Naumannii Palm
Description
Licuala naumannii (also called Naumann's Licuala, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a slender palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. Its native regions are in Thailand, and it is found in lowland tropical moist forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Licuala naumannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licuala naumannii is yellow and has a white centre. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Licuala naumannii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen palm that can reach up to 5 m (16 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Licuala naumannii
Licuala naumannii is native to New Guinea.
Licuala naumannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala naumannii?
Licuala naumannii
What is the common name of Licuala naumannii?
Naumann's Fan Palm
Where is Licuala naumannii native to?
Southeast Asia
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,