Licuala Palms – Mature Specimens and Species Overview
On this page you will find photos of mature Licuala palms from our collection. Beneath each image is the name of the corresponding species. By clicking on a photo or species name, you will be taken directly to the relevant product page.
Many Licuala species are sold as young plants, making it difficult to estimate their eventual form, leaf structure and appearance. The photos on this page provide a more realistic impression of how different species develop as they mature and make it easier to compare them with one another.
The genus Licuala consists of a large group of tropical fan palms that occur primarily throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and various islands in the Pacific Ocean. Within the genus there are considerable differences in leaf size, leaf shape and growth habit. Some species remain relatively compact, while others develop into larger palms with a distinct trunk and broader crown.
Mature Licuala Species
1. Licuala ahlidurii
2. Licuala aurantiaca
3. Licuala bidentata
4. Licuala cabalionii
5. Licuala candinii
6. Licuala cordata
7. Licuala cordata butterfly leaf
8. Licuala cordata split leaf
9. Licuala cordata window leaf
10. Licuala distans
11. Licuala ferruginea
12. Licuala fordiana China
13. Licuala fractiflexa
14. Licuala fractiflexa round leaf
15. Licuala fractiflexa small leaf
16. Licuala grandis
17. Licuala hainanensis China
18. Licuala itaya Brazil
19. Licuala kalimantanensis
20. Licuala kalimantanensis mottled
21. Licuala kalimantanensis new form
22. Licuala kalimantanensis variegata
23. Licuala kemanensis
24. Licuala kingiana
25. Licuala khoonmengii
26. Licuala kuchingensis
27. Licuala kunstlerii
28. Licuala kunstleri var. pakajamensis
29. Licuala lauterbachii adult
30. Licuala lauterbachii var. lauterbachii
31. Licuala longeculata Furtado
32. Licuala maculata
33. Licuala malajana
34. Licuala mapu
35. Licuala mattanensis
36. Licuala mattanensis mapu
37. Licuala merguensis
38. Licuala naumannii
39. Licuala orbicularis
40. Licuala orbicularis split leaf
41. Licuala peltata
42. Licuala peltata var. peltata
43. Licuala peltata var. sumawonghii
44. Licuala petiolulata
45. Licuala poonsakii
46. Licuala poonsakii 5-leaf
47. Licuala poonsakii Entire leaf
48. Licuala pusilla
49. Licuala ramsayi
50. Licuala rheophytica
51. Licuala ridleyana
52. Licuala sallehana
53. Licuala sallehana incisifolia
54. Licuala sp. Myanmar
55. Licuala sp. Timika Bronze
56. Licuala tenuissima
57. Licuala terrenguensis
58. Licuala thaiphylla
59. Licuala thoana
60. Licuala triphylla
61. Licuala triphylla var. stenophylla
62. Licuala tropical
63. Licuala valida
64. Licuala variegata
Why view mature specimens?
Many Licuala species are cultivated as young plants for years before they fully develop their defining characteristics. At a young age, different species can often look very similar, while their differences become much more apparent over time. Leaf size, leaf shape and overall growth habit in particular can change considerably as a plant matures.
By viewing mature specimens, you gain a more realistic impression of how a species will ultimately develop. This makes it easier to compare different species and choose one that suits your preferences and available space.
Differences between species
Although all species belong to the same genus, the differences between them can be significant. Some species develop almost circular leaves, while others are recognised by deeply divided leaf segments, narrow leaf strips or distinctive leaf structures. Final height, growth rate and trunk development also vary considerably from species to species.
This diversity makes Licuala a fascinating genus for enthusiasts of tropical plants. Within a single genus, both compact species and larger specimens can be found, each with its own distinctive appearance.
Origin of Licuala palms
Most Licuala species grow naturally in humid tropical forests. They are often found beneath the canopy of larger trees, where light is filtered and humidity remains high. Depending on the species, Licuala palms occur in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Conditions vary between regions, but many species grow in warm climates with regular rainfall and relatively sheltered locations.
Choosing a Licuala
Within the genus, species can be found for a wide range of situations. Some Licuala palms remain compact for many years and are therefore suitable for smaller spaces, while others perform best in spacious conservatories, winter gardens or tropical greenhouses.
By viewing the specimens on this page, you will gain a better understanding of the eventual form and appearance of each species. See a species that interests you? Click on the photo or name to visit the corresponding product page for more information, characteristics and care information.