Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
228196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 194 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227526

Common Names

  • Pusilla Fan Palm
  • Licuala pusilla
  • Pusilla Licuala

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Description

Licuala pusilla (also called Dwarf Licuala 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 pusilla 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 pusilla has small, yellow flowers that are either solitary or in clusters of up to three. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala pusilla is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen, solitary species that grows in moist, shady forests. It prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and temperatures below 55°F (13°C).

Where to Find Licuala pusilla

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

Licuala pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala pusilla?

Licuala pusilla

What is the common name of Licuala pusilla?

Little Licuala Palm

What is the natural habitat of Licuala pusilla?

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,

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