Livistona chinensis

Chinese Fan Palm

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Species Name Livistona chinensis
Common Name Chinese Fan Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Livistona
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes
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Species Information

1. Description
  • Solitary fan-leaved palm growing up to 14 m tall, c. 30 cm in diameter. Crown densely packed with 40-60 leaves, roundish. Leaf blades c. 1.8 m across, nearly circular, segment tips pendulous. Petioles c. 1.8 m long with spines along the margins. Inflorescence much branched, c. 1.5 m long, bearing small white blossoms. Fruits c. 2.5 cm across, globose to ovoid, glossy greenish blue to pale green when mature.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m) Show More

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3. Full Distribution
  • Southern Japanese islands, Taiwan, Hainan Island, and China
4. Habitat and Ecology
  • Occurs naturally in open woodlands
5. Altitude (in meters)
  • Up to 600 m
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts Show More

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7. IUCN Conservation Status
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
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  • Grows at a rate of 12 in. per year [1]
11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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  • It has fibrous roots [1]
12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
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  • Fruits are about 2 cm across, ovoid, and greenish to greyish blue when mature [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade Show More

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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
Medium Show More

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  • It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution and can be seen planted next to parking lots.

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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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  • Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution and seen planted beside parking lots [1]
18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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  • pH 6.2-7.5, pH 6.5-7.5 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
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  • Typically found in coastal forests, often on sandy hills. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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  • Tolerates saltwater intrusion but not aerosol salt spray. [1]
21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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  • Potentially invasive in wetlands in Florida. [1]

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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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  • Tolerates extended periods of drought. [1]

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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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  • The strong unbranched trunk can withstand intense typhoon winds. [1]
25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No Show More

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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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  • Moderately susceptible to lethal yellowing disease. [1]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
    Insufficient Data
28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes Show More

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  • Fruits are food for birds [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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  • The leaves are used to make fans and brooms [1]

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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