Licuala grandis
(Arecaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p><i>Licuala grandis</i>, a palm species native to the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests, thrives in lightly shaded environments. In their natural habitat, they are commonly found in Kerangas forests—moist heath ecosystems characterized by acidic, sandy soils deficient in nutrients, particularly nitrogen. When cultivating this plant in urban settings, it is essential to shield it from direct sunlight, strong winds, and heavy rainfall, as exposure to intense sunlight can cause the leaves to turn brown.</p>
Licuala grandis (Arecaceae) Licuala grandis (Arecaceae)