Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saribus
ID:
231121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr. ex A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Écon. Indochine , n.s., 22: 501 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230452

Common Names

  • Livistona saribus
  • Saribus Fan Palm
  • Saribus Livistona

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Synonyms

  • Livistona hasseltii Hassk. ex H.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Livistona hoogendorpii Hort.Bog. ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Saribus hasseltii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saribus hoogendorpii (Teijsm. & Binn. ex Miq.) Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Sabal hoogendorpii (Teijsm. & Binn. ex Miq.) Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Livistona hogendorpii Teijsm. & Binn. ex Miq. [valid]
  • Saribus hogendorpii (Teijsm. & Binn. ex Miq.) Zoll. ex Schaedtler [valid]
  • Livistona hasseltii (Hassk.) Hassk. ex Miq. [valid]
  • Saribus hasseltii Hassk. [valid]

Description

Livistona saribus (also called Saribus Fan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is typically found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is a medium-sized palm, reaching up to 10 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Livistona saribus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its foliage, which can be used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Livistona saribus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Livistona saribus 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 saribus

Livistona saribus can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Livistona saribus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Livistona saribus?

Livistona saribus

What is the natural habitat of Livistona saribus?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

How tall can Livistona saribus grow?

Up to 10 meters tall

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-114974: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.