Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1304280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saw

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 636 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316734

Common Names

  • Licuala pilosa
  • Pilose fan palm
  • Pilose palm

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Description

Licuala pilosa (also called Hairy Licuala Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala pilosa is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for weaving baskets and mats. Its leaves are also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licuala pilosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala pilosa 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 pilosa

Licuala pilosa is native to China.

Licuala pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala pilosa?

Licuala pilosa

What is the common name of Licuala pilosa?

Hairy Fan Palm

What is the natural habitat of Licuala pilosa?

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,

References

Leng Guan Saw (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saw' in the authors string.