Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 86: 311 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273694
Common Names
- Pinanga Glaucescens
- Glaucescens Palm
- Glaucescens Fishtail Palm
Description
Pinanga glaucescens (also called Glaucous Rattan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, slender trunk and a crown of long, narrow, pinnate leaves. The flowers are small and yellowish-green, and are followed by small, round, black fruits. It grows in lowland rainforests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinanga glaucescens 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 glaucescens
Pinanga glaucescens is native to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Luzon and Mindoro.
Pinanga glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga glaucescens?
Pinanga glaucescens
What is the common name of Pinanga glaucescens?
Grey fan palm
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga glaucescens?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,