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Livistona

33 species. This is a very widespread and diverse genus that extends from Africa through southern Asia to east Asia and Australia. It includes many excellent fan palms for subtropical and tropical landscapes. Most are tall, striking palms with long, hanging leaflets. At Fairchild, Livistona palms are important components of the Garden's vistas. Many species have very striking silhouettes. Livistona chinensis is invasive in many tropical and subtropical regions, including South Florida.

Australian fan palm (=L. australis); Central Australian fan palm (=L. mariae); Chinese fan palm (=L. chinensis); Footstool palm (=L. rotundifolia); Ribbon fan palm, ribbon palm (=L. decipiens); Roundleaf fan palm (=L. rotundifolia); Sand palm (=L. humilis); Taraw palm (=L. saribus); Weeping cabbage palm (=L. decipiens); Wispy fan palm (=L. inermis)

Fairchild resources
148 images 150 plants 39 Herbarium sheets 6 DNA samples
 

Conservation status
SpeciesStatusRedlist dataCriteria
Livistona alfredii Lower risk, conservation dependent LR/cd 1994
Livistona carinensis Vulnerable VU B1+2c 1994
Livistona drudei Endangered EN A1c 1994
Livistona endauensis Lower risk, near threatened LR/nt 1994
Livistona mariae Lower risk, conservation dependent LR/cd 1994
Livistona robinsoniana Vulnerable VU A1c, D2 1994
Livistona tahanensis Lower risk, conservation dependent LR/cd 1994
Livistona woodfordii Vulnerable VU D2 1994
Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.

  Horticulture
Cultivation in S. Florida Easy to grow Size Moderate
Light requirements Low to high Water requirements Moderate
Hardiness USDA zone 10 Elevation Medium
Soil pH Low (acidic) to high (alkaline) Hybridization Not reported
Lethal yellowing Moderate susceptibility Availability High