This fan palm has multiple slender upright ringed grey stems that form dense cluster. It has pleated dark green circular fronds that are divided into wedge-shaped segments, and the small yellowish tube-shaped flowers are followed by red berry-like fruit.
Hardiness zones 10 to 12
Licuala spinosais naturally wide spread in south-east Asia from coastal Nicobar to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia peninsular, Philippines and Indonesia growing in coastal rainforests in swampy places.
It prefers a fertile, moist sandy soils in a semi shaded protected position with wind, frost and drought protection.
The Mangrove Fan Palm is grown for its foliage and clustered habit. It is planted along water courses or around a reservoir and is used in tropical gardens for screen planting. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 4 to 7 years and is planted in groves for shady borders. ID 2292
Note:
The stems are up to 80mm (3¥in) long and are fibrous with leaf bases towards the top, and the crown is dense with fronds.
Licuala(lik-oo-AH-lah)spinosa(spi-NO-sa)
spinosa Lat. (spiny)
Arecaceae(ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
(Palmae)
Palm Family