Pinanga chaiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 779 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273658
Common Names
- Chaiana Pinanga
- Chaiana Palm
- Chaiana Fishtail Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga chaiana (also called Chaian Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga chaiana 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
The flower of Pinanga chaiana is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single, yellow-green spathe. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single, green, ovate leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga chaiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Pinanga chaiana
Pinanga chaiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Pinanga chaiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga chaiana?
Pinanga chaiana
What is the common name of Pinanga chaiana?
Chaiana Fishtail Palm
Where is Pinanga chaiana native to?
Philippines
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156386: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.