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Mangove Fan Palm (Licuala spinosa)

Description

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.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Arecales

            • Family: Arecaceae

              • Genus: Licuala