Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
274367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 2: 77 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273699

Common Names

  • Pinanga Gracilis
  • Gracilis Palm
  • Gracilis Fishtail Palm

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Description

Pinanga gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga gracilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pinanga gracilis

Pinanga gracilis is native to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Luzon and Mindoro.

Pinanga gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga gracilis?

Pinanga gracilis

What is the common name of Pinanga gracilis?

Slender fan palm

What is the natural habitat of Pinanga gracilis?

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,

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