Mazhar Botanic Garden

Licuala spinosa Roxb.

Mangrove fan palm

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000809
English name: Mangrove fan palm
Arabic name: ليكوالا اسبينوزا
Native: Singapore
Country: Cambodia Malaysia Myanmar
(PGR): Rare

Clustering fan palm grow 3-4 m high, 23 mm across leaves fan-shaped, peltate-orbicular dark green, about 50-65 cm long, about 80-150 cm wide, segment about 14-19, petioles armed to 2 m long inflorescenses about 15-3 m long, branching to 2 orders, flowers white fruit globose , smooth, about 4-6 mm across

Ornamental palm. One of the most robust species of Licuala, this palm from coastal areas is widespread in south-east Asia. Roofing, food-wrappers, walking sticks, binding, making hats, and eaten as vegetables.

Licuala horrida

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Topography: Swamp
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds, suckering
Flowering time: Late spring
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 5.5- 7.0

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