The sand palm, Livistona humilis, is a member of the Arecaceae family. It is a small, slender palm, growing to about 7 m tall and 5–8 cm dbh. It has 8 to 15 fan-shaped leaves, 30-50 cm long with petioles 40-70 cm long. It is endemic to the Top End of the Northern Territory in Australia. Genetic investigation suggests that its closest relation is Livistona inermis. This palm is fire tolerant and usually grows in environments where it is exposed to frequent fires. The name comes from the Latin humilis, meaning "low" - referring to its small stature.