SE Asia, east to Nggela: tropical rainforest, coastal and mountain sites. Edible fruit, heart; fruit for livestock; leaves for making fans; trunk for wood; local products only; Livistona saribus grows in poor soils; Livistona speciosa good ornamental; Livistona australis and Livistona decipiens grow right to the sea; solitary fan palms. Semi - wild / wild.