Palms   Licuala ferruginea

Distribution & Habitat: Endemic to lowland rainforests on the Malay peninsula. Description: A small understory palm with deeply divided, circular fan leaves that have up to 12 segments. It has a short inflorescence that is covered in rust-colored hairs and has bright pink flowers. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist.

Figure 1. L. ferruginea leaf detail.

Contributed by:

Clayton York, Utopia Palms & Cycads (Figure 1)

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