Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cupularis
ID:
838280

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend., N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 52: 64 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837615

Common Names

  • Cupularis Pinanga
  • Cupularis Plant
  • Cupularis Palm

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Description

Pinanga cupularis (also called Cupular Pinanga, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Vietnam. It is an evergreen palm growing to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforests, typically in areas with limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pinanga cupularis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinanga cupularis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga cupularis is a palm native to India. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pinanga cupularis

Pinanga cupularis can be found in Thailand and Malaysia.

Pinanga cupularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga cupularis?

Pinanga cupularis

What is the common name of Pinanga cupularis?

Cupular Palm

What is the natural habitat of Pinanga cupularis?

Tropical rainforests of Vietnam

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-374922: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Ninh Khac Ban: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.K.Ban' in the authors string.
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.