Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticans
ID:
253234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurmb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Verh. Batav. Genootsch. Kunsten 1: 349 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252566

Common Names

  • Nypa fruticans
  • Nipa Palm
  • Mangrove Palm

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Description

Nypa fruticans (also called 'Nipa Palm', among many other common names) is a palm tree with long, feather-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Nypa fruticans is a plant that is used for its edible fruit, which is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nypa fruticans has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nypa fruticans is a slow-growing, evergreen palm that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.

Where to Find Nypa fruticans

Nypa fruticans can be found in mangrove swamps and tidal areas of Southeast Asia and northern Australia.

Nypa fruticans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nypa fruticans?

Nypa fruticans

What type of plant is Nypa fruticans?

It is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae.

Where is Nypa fruticans found?

It is native to the coasts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Species in the Nypa genus

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,

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