Licuala spinosa
| Licuala spinosa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Licuala |
| Species: | L. spinosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Licuala spinosa Roxb. | |
Licuala spinosa, the Mangrove Fan Palm, is a species of palm in the genus Licuala. The plant is native to the moist areas of southeast Asia. Licuala spinosa grows in clumps, reaching 3 to 4 m (9.8 to 13.1 ft) high. It prefers full sun, a lot of water, and is more cold hardy than most Licuala species.[1]
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