Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
1304204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saw

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 640 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316658

Common Names

  • Licuala Rubiginosa
  • Rubiginosa Fan Palm
  • Rubiginosa Licuala Palm

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Description

Licuala rubiginosa (also called Rubiginosa Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand and Malaysia. It is a solitary, medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala rubiginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Licuala rubiginosa has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala rubiginosa can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Licuala rubiginosa

Licuala rubiginosa can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Licuala rubiginosa FAQ

What is the common name of Licuala rubiginosa?

Rubiginosa Licuala

What is the natural habitat of Licuala rubiginosa?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Licuala rubiginosa?

It can reach a height of up to 6 meters

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.