Licuala grandis
Ruffled Fan Palm, Ruffled Fan Palm, Vanuatu Fan Palm, Palas Palm, Ruffled Lantan Palm, Round Leaved Licuala Palm, Large Leaved Licuala Palm
Also known as: Attalea grandis H.Wendl. +1 more
- Attalea grandis H.Wendl.
- Pritchardia grandis (H.Wendl.) W.Bull
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Licuala grandis (commonly known as Ruffled Fan Palm or Vanuatu Fan Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Santa Cruz Is., Vanuatu
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Malaya, Society Is., Trinidad-Tobago