Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
228173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 83 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227503

Common Names

  • Licuala orbicularis
  • Round-Leaf Licuala Palm
  • Licuala Orbicularis

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Synonyms

  • Licuala veitchii W.Watson ex Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Licuala orbicularis (also called Round Fan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a solitary palm with a single trunk, growing up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are fan-shaped and deeply divided into segments, and its fruits are yellow-orange drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala orbicularis is a species of palm tree native to the island of New Guinea. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licuala orbicularis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala orbicularis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, shady location. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Licuala orbicularis

Licuala orbicularis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Licuala orbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala orbicularis?

Licuala orbicularis

What is the family of Licuala orbicularis?

Arecaceae

What is the natural habitat of Licuala orbicularis?

Tropical rainforest

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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