Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

Synonyms: Licuala horrida Blume, Licuala pilearia, Licuala ramosa

Common Name: Palas, Mangrove Fan Palm, Spiny Licuala Palm

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Cluster Palm)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Semi-Shade, Full Sun, Full Shade

Water Preference : Moderate Water, Lots of Water

Plant Growth Rate : Slow

Soil pH Range From : 6.6

Soil pH Range To : 7.5

Maintenance Requirements : Low

Propagation Method : Seed