Licuala longispadix
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Licuala longispadix faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for palm oil plantations across its native range in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations fragmented into small, isolated patches. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the palm's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbance.
Habitat
Licuala longispadix inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and forest margins in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand, typically growing in shaded understory conditions on well-drained soils. The species requires humid, stable forest environments and is particularly associated with primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters.
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
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