Victoria River fan palm
Livistona victoriae
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary palm. It grows 16 m high. The trunk is 20 cm across. The trunk is light grey and straight. The leaf crown is round and open. The leaves are 1 m long. They are fan shaped. The segments are stiff and extend half way to the leaf stalk. The leaves are bluish-green. They are thick and leathery. The fruit are brown and round. They are 1.2 cm across.
There are 28 Livistona species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandstone ravines where groundwater is available. It needs sun. It needs a well drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The growing tip or cabbage is eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Cabbage, growing tip, palm heart