Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adangensis
ID:
274282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 61: 62 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273614

Common Names

  • Adang Pinanga
  • Pinanga
  • Pinanga Palm

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Description

Pinanga adangensis (also called Adang Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Adang Islands of Thailand. It is found in lowland rainforests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pinanga adangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinanga adangensis has small, white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga dasypus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It is often used as a hedge or screen plant.

Where to Find Pinanga adangensis

Pinanga adangensis is native to Thailand and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Pinanga adangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga adangensis?

Pinanga adangensis

What is the natural habitat of Pinanga adangensis?

Tropical rainforests of Thailand

What are the common uses of Pinanga adangensis?

It is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant

Species in the Pinanga genus

Pinanga acaulis, Pinanga adangensis, Pinanga albescens, Pinanga andamanensis, Pinanga angustisecta, Pinanga annamensis, Pinanga aristata, Pinanga arundinacea, Pinanga auriculata, Pinanga badia, Pinanga basilanensis, Pinanga batanensis, Pinanga baviensis, Pinanga bicolana, Pinanga borneensis, Pinanga brevipes, Pinanga brewsteriana, Pinanga caesia, Pinanga capitata, Pinanga celebica, Pinanga chaiana, Pinanga cleistantha, Pinanga copelandii, Pinanga coronata, Pinanga crassipes, Pinanga cucullata, Pinanga curranii, Pinanga decora, Pinanga densiflora, Pinanga dicksonii, Pinanga disticha, Pinanga dumetosa, Pinanga egregia, Pinanga forbesii, Pinanga fractiflexa, Pinanga furfuracea, Pinanga geonomiformis, Pinanga glauca, Pinanga glaucescens, Pinanga glaucifolia, Pinanga globulifera, Pinanga gracilis, Pinanga gracillima, Pinanga grandijuga, Pinanga grandis, Pinanga griffithii, Pinanga heterophylla, Pinanga hexasticha, Pinanga hookeriana, Pinanga hymenospatha,

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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