Livistona drudei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Drude
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 11 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230397
Common Names
- Drude's Fan Palm
- Drude Palm
- Livistona drudei
Searching for Livistona drudei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Livistona drudei (also called Drude's Fan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Australia. It is a palm-like plant that grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Livistona drudei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Livistona drudei has small, yellowish-white flowers and small, black berries. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Searching for Livistona drudei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Livistona drudei is a small, evergreen palm native to India. It grows up to 4 m (13.1 ft) tall and has fan-shaped leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Livistona drudei
Livistona drudei can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Livistona drudei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Livistona drudei?
Livistona drudei
What is the common name of Livistona drudei?
Drude's Fan Palm
What is the natural habitat of Livistona drudei?
It is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia
Species in the Livistona genus
Livistona alfredii, Livistona australis, Livistona benthamii, Livistona boninensis, Livistona carinensis, Livistona chinensis, Livistona drudei, Livistona eastonii, Livistona endauensis, Livistona exigua, Livistona fulva, Livistona halongensis, Livistona humilis, Livistona inermis, Livistona jenkinsiana, Livistona lanuginosa, Livistona leichhardtii, Livistona mariae, Livistona muelleri, Livistona nitida, Livistona rigida, Livistona saribus, Livistona speciosa, Livistona tahanensis, Livistona victoriae, Livistona concinna, Livistona decora, Livistona nasmophila,
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-114922: Based on the initial data import
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.