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Chinese Fan Palm

Scientific Name

Livistona chinensis

Other Common Name(s)

Fountain Palm

Height

Up to 20 m

Flowering Season

Around April

Fruiting Season

Around April

Reproduction

Pollinated by wind and insects

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Fun Facts

  • The large leaves are fronds divided into tapering segments. With their drooping appearance, they resemble water fountains. These leaves have been made into fans by the Chinese for many centuries.

  • This palm grows slowly, but is very tolerant of low temperatures and strong wind.

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Origins

China and Japan

Threats & Conservation

Threats & Conservation

Threats or Importance

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In Hong Kong, the fruit is eaten by the Asian koel, which is a common bird species in the region. The leaves serve as an important roosting site for short-nosed fruit bats in urban parts of the city.

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