Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
porcata
ID:
1304153

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Baker & Heatubun

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 56: 142 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316607

Common Names

  • Heterospathe porcata
  • Porcata Palm
  • Porcata Heterospathe

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Description

Heterospathe porcata (also called Palas palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heterospathe porcata is used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood products, as well as for fuel and construction materials. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterospathe porcata is small, white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterospathe porcata is a slow-growing palm that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clump. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established, but will benefit from regular watering during dry periods. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Heterospathe porcata

Heterospathe porcata is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in the provinces of Guadalcanal and Malaita.

Heterospathe porcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterospathe porcata?

Heterospathe porcata

What is the common name of Heterospathe porcata?

Porcata Heterospathe

What is the family of Heterospathe porcata?

Arecaceae

Species in the Heterospathe genus

Heterospathe califrons, Heterospathe longipes, Heterospathe compsoclada, Heterospathe pullenii, Heterospathe annectens, Heterospathe arfakiana, Heterospathe brevicaulis, Heterospathe cagayanensis, Heterospathe dransfieldii, Heterospathe elata, Heterospathe elegans, Heterospathe elmeri, Heterospathe glauca, Heterospathe intermedia, Heterospathe kajewskii, Heterospathe ledermanniana, Heterospathe lepidota, Heterospathe macgregorii, Heterospathe minor, Heterospathe muelleriana, Heterospathe negrosensis, Heterospathe obriensis, Heterospathe parviflora, Heterospathe philippinensis, Heterospathe phillipsii, Heterospathe pilosa, Heterospathe pulchra, Heterospathe ramulosa, Heterospathe salomonensis, Heterospathe scitula, Heterospathe sensisi, Heterospathe sibuyanensis, Heterospathe sphaerocarpa, Heterospathe trispatha, Heterospathe uniformis, Heterospathe woodfordiana, Heterospathe barfodii, Heterospathe porcata, Heterospathe fernandoi,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Charlie Danny Heatubun (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heatubun' in the authors string.