Description
Pinanga brevipes (also called Short-stalked 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 Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland rainforests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga brevipes is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to create natural fences and screens. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinanga brevipes has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.