Licuala tenuissima
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Habitat and Distribution
Peninsular Malaysia Terengganu, Setiu, Ulu Setiu F.R., Setiu River.Description
Acaulescent, solitary palas, 7 to 10 leaves to crown; petiole to about 1.5 m long; frond orbicular, diameter about 50 to 70 cm across; 9 to 18 leaflets. Inflorescence about 60 cm long with white flowers. Maturing fruits globose and with coarse surface. Logged over lowland forest Common undergrowth palm on flat areas near the river. (jstor.org) Editing by edric.
Culture
Tropical Moist Forest, Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b
Comments and Curiosities
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.