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Livistona spp (serdang)

Climate

The Livistona spp (serdang) prefers a climate characterized by tropical rainforests, coastal areas, and mountain sites. It can be found in Southeast Asia, including locations east to Nggela. This species can tolerate a range of altitudes.

Common Name

Livistona Palm

Description

Livistona spp, also known as Serdang, is a group of fan palms found in Southeast Asia. These palms thrive in tropical rainforests, coastal areas, and mountains. They have multiple uses, including edible fruit, heart, and leaves for making fans. Some species, like Livistona saribus, can grow in poor soils, while others like Livistona speciosa are valued for their ornamental qualities. These palms are solitary and can be found in semi-wild or wild environments.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Livistona spp

Origin

Indonesia

Other Relevant Information

- This plant belongs to the Livistona genus. - It is commonly known as "serdang." - It is categorized under the grouping of "Other utility." - Livistona spp (serdang) is found in Southeast Asia, east to Nggela. - It thrives in various habitats such as tropical rainforests, coastal areas, and mountain sites. - The plant has multiple uses, including edible fruit and heart, fruit for livestock, leaves for making fans, and trunk for wood. - Livistona saribus is known to grow well in poor soils. - Livistona speciosa is often used for ornamental purposes. - Livistona australis and Livistona decipiens can tolerate coastal conditions and grow near the sea. - This plant is a solitary fan palm and is found in semi-wild or wild environments.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

This plant prefers to grow in poor soils.

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

SE Asia, east to Nggela: tropical rainforest, coastal and mountain sites. Edible fruit, heart; fruit for livestock; leaves for making fans; trunk for wood; local products only; Livistona saribus grows in poor soils; Livistona speciosa good ornamental; Livistona australis and Livistona decipiens grow right to the sea; solitary fan palms. Semi - wild / wild.