Licuala mattanensis
From Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide
Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah) mattanensis (maht-tahn-NEN-sis)
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Inflorescence of Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (originally called Licuala 'mapu'). Photo by Paul Craft
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Scientific Classification
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Genus: |
Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah)
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Species: |
mattanensis (maht-tahn-NEN-sis)
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Synonyms
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Licuala sp. Mapu
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Native Continent
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Asia
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Morphology
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Culture
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Survivability index
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Common names
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Mapu
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Habitat and Distribution
Borneo rainforest.
Bogor (ex Sarawak), Indonesia. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Description
A rare variety of fan palm, renowned for its striking tesselated foliage. It is native to the forests of Sarawak and Kalimantan where it can be found growing in deep shade. Old plants eventually grow a slender trunk and can reach up to 3 meters in height. Editing by edric.
Culture
Tropical Moist Forest, A tropical lowland plant requiring high humidity and a minimum temperature of 20 C for good growth. Prefers rich but well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b
Comments and Curiosities
There are two subspecies; Licuala mattanensis Becc. var. mattanensis, and Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta.
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On a resent expedition to Sarawak Borneo, (Cultivated) Jeff Searle of Searle Brothers Nursery Florida, givng scale. Photo by Jeff Searle - Searle Brothers Nursery Florida.
Pasir Jangka, Sarawak, Malaysia. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Bogor (ex Sarawak), Indonesia. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Kerangas near Pueh, Malaysia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Hawaii. Photo by Dr. George Peavy
Hawaii. Photo by Dr. George Peavy
NZ. Photo by Mike Edwards
Thailand. Photo by Chalermchart Soorangura
Miami FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Miami FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
15 year old palm. Miami FL. Photo by Kyle Wicomb
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta. Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta. Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta. Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta 'Green form' Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. mattanensis is a small palm as well, but has many more and narrower leaf segments than L. mattanensis var. paucisecta. Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. mattanensis is a small palm as well, but has many more and narrower leaf segments than L. mattanensis var. paucisecta. Nong Nooch Botanic Garden, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (originally called Licuala 'mapu') specimen at Nong Nooch Gardens in Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta 'Green form' specimen at Herminio's Garden in Brazil. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta 'Green form' specimen. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (originally called Licuala 'mapu'). Photo by Paul Craft
Inflorescence of Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (originally called Licuala 'mapu'). Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (formerly known as Licuala 'mapu') specimen at Nong Nooch Gardens in Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Flowers of Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (formerly known as Licuala 'mapu') specimen at Nong Nooch Gardens in Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (formerly known as Licuala 'mapu') specimen at Nong Nooch Gardens in Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Ripe fruit of Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (formerly known as Licuala 'mapu') specimen at Nong Nooch Gardens in Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft
Young Licuala mattanensis var. paucisecta (formerly known as Licuala 'mapu') specimen at J.D. Andersen Nursery in Hawaii. Photo by Paul Craft
Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Steve Trenerry.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Steve Trenerry.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Steve Trenerry.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Steve Trenerry.
Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein.
Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein.
Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein.
Marco Herrero Farm (Costa Rica). Photo by Jason.
Floribunda Nursery, Hawaii. Photo by Bö-Goran Lundkvist.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Thailand. Photo by Colin Wilson.
Las Marías, PR. Photo by Cindy Adair.
Las Marías, PR. Photo by Cindy Adair.
2008 Cairns Tropical Garden Fair. Photo by tanetahi.
L. mattanensis at Semangoh Nature Reserve, Kuching, Sarawak. Photo by Mike Gray.
Borneo. Photo by Phillip Arrowsmith.
Borneo. Photo by Phillip Arrowsmith.
Borneo. Phillip looking up into a taller plant. Photo by Phillip Arrowsmith.
Borneo. Photo by Phillip Arrowsmith.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, FL. Photo by Dr. Scott Zona.
Utopia alms & Cycads, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. Photo by Clayton York.
Babinda, Queensland, Australia. Mark Daish Botanical Garden & Babinda Palm Supply. Photo by Paul Latzias.
Thailand. 8/2015 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 8/2015 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 8/2015 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 8/2015 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 8/2015 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 12/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 10/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 10/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 10/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 10/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 10/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Thailand. 10/2014 Photo by Philippe Alvarez.
Las Marías, PR. 9/2015. Photo by Cindy Adair.
Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein.
Hawaii. Photo by Geoff Stein.
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External Links
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.