Pinanga fractiflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Palm J. 136: 19 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273688
Common Names
- Fractiflexa Pinanga
- Fractiflexa Palm
- Fractiflexa Fishtail Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga fractiflexa (also called Fractiflex 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 fractiflexa is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant. It is known for its air-purifying qualities and its ability to thrive in low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinanga fractiflexa has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, short stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga fractiflexa is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and can tolerate some drought. It is also tolerant of salt spray. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Pinanga fractiflexa
Pinanga fractiflexa is native to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Luzon and Mindoro.
Pinanga fractiflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga fractiflexa?
Pinanga fractiflexa
What is the common name of Pinanga fractiflexa?
Fractiflex Pinanga
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga fractiflexa?
Tropical rainforests
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-156412: Based on the initial data import
Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.