Licuala kemamanensis
Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah) kemamanensis (keh-mah-mahn-EN-sis) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Malaya. An understory rainforest palm, from Terengganu on the southeastern Malay peninsula.Description
A small, understory palm with an attractive, glossy green, circular leaf with numerous narrow segments.
Culture
Tropical Moist Forest, heavily filtered light. Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b
Comments and Curiosities
A very attractive dwarf palm form the undergrowth of tropical rainforests in Terengganu on the Malay Peninsula, best suited for humid tropical climates. (RPS.com)
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
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.