Licuala paludosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 5: 323 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227508
Common Names
- Licuala paludosa
- Mangrove Licuala Palm
- Licuala Paludosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala paludosa (also called Mangrove 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 paludosa 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 paludosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala paludosa 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 paludosa
Licuala paludosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Licuala paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala paludosa?
Licuala paludosa
What is the family of Licuala paludosa?
Arecaceae
What is the natural habitat of Licuala paludosa?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112225: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.