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Licuala spinosa
Palas
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| Species Name | Licuala spinosa |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Palas |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Licuala |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Clustering palm to 3 m tall, stem c. 5 cm in diameter. Petiole 2-3 m long with peltate-orbicular fronds comprising 17-23 segments. Inflorescence 2-3 m long, flowers small to about 2.5 mm long. Fruits globose ripening orange to red, c. 8 mm across.
2. Tree Size
Small (4-10 m)
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Small (4-10 m) (1)
Medium (10-15 m) (0)
Large (>15 m) (0)
Unknown (0)
3. Full Distribution
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, the Philippines, Java, and Sumatra
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Lowland forests; fringes of freshwater, peat, and mangrove swamps; beach forests; and open disturbed vegetation. It is the only Licuala in Malaysia that can persist in abandoned grounds or open areas.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces, Coastal Fronts
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Urban Streets (0)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Not Evaluated (1)
Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Extinct in the Wild (0)
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Unknown (0)
8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
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Unknown (0)
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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No (0)
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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Slow (1)
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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No (1)
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- It has fibrous and shallow roots
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial sun & shade, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH of 3.7-7.5 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Occurs in coastal fronts or shorelines and swampy or dry areas. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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- Tolerates coastal conditions. Occurs in freshwater and salt-prone areas. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Widely distributed throughout Southeast Asia. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- It is a mangrove species and prefers a lot of water. Occurs in swampy areas and tolerates waterlogged soil. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, showed no signs of stress during dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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No (0)
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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No (1)
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Provides food: The terminal bud is eaten in Cambodia, and the young leaves are used to wrap ketupat, a rice cake. Has medicinal uses: The bark is used in traditional medicine to treat tuberculosis. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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