Spiny Licuala Palm (Licuala spinosa)
Scientific Name: Licuala spinosa — Spiny Licuala, Mangrove Fan Palm.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Height: 3–7 m (Approx. 10–23 ft).
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not used commercially for timber because of its small, clustered stems.
Harvesting: Leaves may be collected for traditional thatching and weaving.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 2–4 years for an established ornamental nursery plant.
Products: Ornamental palms, tropical landscaping plants, and traditional leaf materials.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Leaves have been used locally for thatching and woven products.
Global Spread: Native to tropical Southeast Asia and grown in warm gardens and landscapes for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves.
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