Licuala peltata (Licuala Palm, Swamp Fan Palm.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Licuala |
| Species | peltata |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Eastern Asia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The roots are utilized as a diuretic in traditional medicine. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a -11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-40 |
| Height | 3-5 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, shady areas once established. Can tolerate dry periods. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Habitat | Found in humid valleys, ravines and rainforests. |
| Leaf Description | Each palm has 12-15 huge, circular, pleated, undivided dark green leaves that can measure over 4.5 m across. |
Photographs
Licuala peltata, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata, leaf. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Licuala peltata, leaf. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.