Biology:Livistona halongensis

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Short description: Species of palm

Livistona halongensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Tribe: Trachycarpeae
Genus: Livistona
Species:
L. halongensis
Binomial name
Livistona halongensis
T.H.Nguyên & Kiew[1]

Livistona halongensis is a species of palm first collected in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, in 1999.[2][3][4] The species was described by Tiên Hiêp Nguyên and Ruth Kiew in 2000.[3] It is a fan palm.[5]

Description

Livistona halongensis grows up to 10 metres (30 ft) tall, with a stem diameter of about 20 cm (8 in). The leaves measure up to 77 cm (30 in) long. The inflorescence bears yellow flowers. The fruit is green.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Livistona halongensis is endemic to Vietnam, where is it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is in crevices on the limestone islands.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q11840164 entry