Licuala peltata var. sumawongii (Licuala Palm, Swamp Fan Palm.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Licuala |
| Species | peltata |
| Variety | sumawongii |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Malaysia and, and southern Thailand. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Leaves of Licuala peltata are used in the making of headgear, while the roots are utilized in traditional medicine as diuretic. |
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 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 °F |
| Height | 3 - 5 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 2.4 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in humid valleys and ravines. |
| Leaf Description | Each palm has 12-15 huge, circular, pleated, flat, undivided dark green leaves that can measure over 4.5 m across, with entire leaf intact. |
Photographs
Licuala peltata var.sumawongii, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata var.sumawongii, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata var.sumawongii, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata var.sumawongii, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Licuala peltata var.sumawongii, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.