Kimberley Fan Palm
Livistona lorophylla

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A slender palm. It grows 5-8 m tall. The trunk is 10 cm across. The trunk is grey. It is closely ringed with leaf base scars. The crown of the leaves forms a circle. The leaves are fan shaped. The leaves are finely divided. They have very narrow segments. The leaf stalks are slender and arch over. The leaves are bright green and shiny on both surfaces. The fruit are oval or pear shaped and 1.3 cm long. They are dull black.

There are 28 Livistona species. There are debates about the name.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It suits the tropics. It grows naturally in northern Western Australia. It grows in river valleys and gorges. It can tolerate drought. It needs a well drained soil. It can stand considerable cold.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Growing tip, cabbage

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. Seed is slow and sporadic to germinate. Germination can take 4-9 months.

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Livistona kimberleyana Rodd;