Licuala spinosa
Appearance
Licuala spinosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Tribe: | Trachycarpeae |
Genus: | Licuala |
Species: | L. spinosa
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Binomial name | |
Licuala spinosa |
Licuala spinosa, the Mangrove Fan Palm, is a species of palm in the genus Licuala. The plant is native to the moist areas of southeast Asia. Licuala spinosa grows in clumps, reaching 3 to 4 m (9.8 to 13.1 ft) high. It prefers full sun, a lot of water, and is more cold hardy than most Licuala species.[1]
Gallery
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conservatory specimen
References
External Links
- Media related to Licuala spinosa at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Licuala spinosa at Wikispecies