Licuala suprafolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Barfod & Heatubun
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 555: 13 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030340
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Licuala suprafolia (also called the Chinese fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to China. It is a small palm with dark green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Licuala suprafolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licuala suprafolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thick.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala suprafolia is a small evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Licuala suprafolia
Licuala suprafolia can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Licuala suprafolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licuala suprafolia?
Licuala suprafolia
What is the common name of Licuala suprafolia?
Licuala Palm
What is the natural habitat of Licuala suprafolia?
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,