Livistona exigua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 31: 760 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230401
Common Names
- Exigua Fan Palm
- Exigua Palm
- Livistona exigua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Livistona exigua (also called Dwarf 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 exigua 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 exigua has small, yellowish-white flowers and small, black berries. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Livistona exigua is a slow-growing evergreen palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Germination can take up to several months.
Where to Find Livistona exigua
Livistona exigua can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Livistona exigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Livistona exigua?
Livistona exigua
What is the common name of Livistona exigua?
Exigua Fan Palm
What is the natural habitat of Livistona exigua?
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-114926: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.