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Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah) bidentata (bih-dehn-TAH-tuh)
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah) Species: bidentata (bih-dehn-TAH-tuh)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Asia
Morphology
Habit: Clustering Leaf type: Costapalmate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Borneo. Sarawak rainforest.

Description

Small fanpalm, with a subterranean trunk, and very narrow leaflets.

Culture

Warm, sheltered and moist position.

Comments and Curiosities

A very pretty, stemless palmlet from the understorey of rainforests in Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It has circular fan-shaped leaves that are split into many very narrow segments. Essentially a collector's palm, it will do best in a shady, wind-protected spot in the tropical garden. (RPS.com), edric.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
• "Just To Be Clear"

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.

Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.