Licuala poonsakii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Palm J. 134: 32 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227521
Common Names
- Poonsak's Fan Palm
- Licuala poonsakii
- Poonsak Licuala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala poonsakii (also called Poon's 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 poonsakii 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 poonsakii 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 poonsakii is a species of palm that is native to Thailand. It is a slow-growing, solitary palm that can reach a height of up to 10 m (33 ft). It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers.
Where to Find Licuala poonsakii
Licuala poonsakii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Licuala poonsakii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala poonsakii?
Licuala poonsakii
What is the common name of Licuala poonsakii?
Poonsak's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Licuala poonsakii?
Tropical rainforests of 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112239: Based on the initial data import
Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.