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Livistona benthamii cultivar
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
Livistona benthamii cultivar is a solitary palm with ornamental yellow-green leaves. Petiole stubs remain on the stem even after the leaves fall off. Coarse fibers are prominent and present at the base of the petiole.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Palm |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 18 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a solitary palm, up to 18 m tall. Petiole stubs remain on the stem even after the leaves fall off. These stubs persistent on the trunk for most of its length unless decayed by age or fire. Stem is ringed with leaf scars. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are fan-shaped (costapalmate) and regularly segmented. The leaves are yellow-green, giving it a golden appearance. The petiole are armed with curved black spines along the margin. Coarse fibers are prominent and present at the base of the petiole. |
| Flowers | Flowers are pollinated by insects. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
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Others
| Master ID | 34356 |
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| Species ID | 8769 |
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