Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
telifera
ID:
228229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 81 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227559

Common Names

  • Licuala Telifera
  • Ruffled Fan Palm
  • Licuala Palm

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Description

Licuala telifera (also called Palas palm, Ruffled fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is a small to medium-sized palm that grows up to 4-6 m tall. It is found in lowland rainforest, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Licuala telifera 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 flower of Licuala telifera is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single, yellow-green tepal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licuala telifera 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 telifera

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

Licuala telifera FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Licuala telifera?

Licuala telifera is native to lowland rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia.

What is the size of Licuala telifera?

Licuala telifera is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall.

What is the leaf shape of Licuala telifera?

The leaves of Licuala telifera are fan-shaped, with up to 60 leaflets.

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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