Livistona halongensis

Livistona halongensis is a species of palm first collected in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, in 1999. The species was described by Tiên Hiêp Nguyên and Ruth Kiew in 2000. It is a fan palm.

Description
Livistona halongensis grows up to 10 m tall, with a stem diameter of about 20 cm. The leaves measure up to 77 cm long. The inflorescence bears yellow flowers. The fruit is green.

Distribution and habitat
Livistona halongensis is endemic to Vietnam, where is it is confined to the islands of Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its habitat is in crevices on the limestone islands.