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palmeira-leque-de-espinho

Licuala spinosa

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese palmeira-leque-de-espinho

Similar Species in Licuala

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ruffled fan palm
Licuala grandis
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Arecaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palmeira-leque-de-espinho?
The scientific name of palmeira-leque-de-espinho is Licuala spinosa. It belongs to the genus Licuala.
Where does palmeira-leque-de-espinho live?
palmeira-leque-de-espinho is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, India, Seychelles, Taiwan, United States.
What family does palmeira-leque-de-espinho belong to?
palmeira-leque-de-espinho (Licuala spinosa) belongs to the genus Licuala, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does palmeira-leque-de-espinho belong to?
palmeira-leque-de-espinho (Licuala spinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of palmeira-leque-de-espinho?
The closest relatives of palmeira-leque-de-espinho in the genus Licuala include ruffled fan palm.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Licuala — 2 Species

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palmeira-leque-de-espinho
Licuala spinosa
NE
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ruffled fan palm
Licuala grandis
NE
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