Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
228215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum. & Lauterb.) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Webbia 5: 52 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227545

Common Names

  • Simple Fan Palm
  • Licuala simplex
  • Simple Licuala

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Description

Licuala simplex (also called Simple fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It is a slow growing, solitary palm with a slender trunk and a crown of up to 10 large, undivided, fan-shaped leaves. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala simplex is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens and is used as a houseplant in temperate climates. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Licuala simplex has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala simplex 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 simplex

Licuala simplex is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It can be found in tropical rainforests, lowland swamps, and mangroves.

Licuala simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licuala simplex?

Licuala simplex

What is the common name of Licuala simplex?

Simple Licuala Palm

What is the natural habitat of Licuala simplex?

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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