Licuala whitmorei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Saw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 10: 78 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227573
Common Names
- Licuala Whitmorei
- Whitmore's Licuala Palm
- Licuala Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licuala whitmorei (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 whitmorei 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 whitmorei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licuala whitmorei 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 whitmorei
Licuala whitmorei is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It can be found in tropical rainforests, lowland swamps, and mangroves.
Licuala whitmorei FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Licuala whitmorei?
Licuala whitmorei is native to lowland rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia.
What is the size of Licuala whitmorei?
Licuala whitmorei is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall.
What is the leaf shape of Licuala whitmorei?
The leaves of Licuala whitmorei 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-112288: Based on the initial data import
Leng Guan Saw (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saw' in the authors string.