Chinese Fan Palm

Common Name: Chinese Fan Palm, Fountain Palm, Serdang, Chinese Fountain Palm
Scientific Name: Livistona chinensis
Family: Palmae
Origin: Japan, Taiwan

General Facts:

• Produces cream coloured flowers but may be difficult to spot – hidden among the leaves
• Slow growth rate
• Wayside palm

Food/Medical facts:

• Hot water extract of the dry fruits had been used in folklore medicine in Southern China for treating tumours

Other uses:

• Mostly for decorative purposes

How to recognise:

• Named for its fan-shaped leaves
• Leaf tips are droopy and hangs down like a fountain – hence also the name Chinese Fountain Palm