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 spinosa is 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 (3¼in) 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