Pinanga gruezoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Adorador & Fernando
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 429: 121 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024084
Common Names
- Pinanga gruezoi
- Gruezo's Pinanga
- Gruezo Pinanga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga gruezoi (also called Gruezo's Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It typically grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga gruezoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinanga gruezoi has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga gruezoi is a tropical plant that grows best in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Pinanga gruezoi
Pinanga gruezoi can be found in the subtropical and tropical regions of the Philippines.
Pinanga gruezoi FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga gruezoi?
Pinanga gruezoi is native to the highlands of Mexico.
What type of soil is best for Pinanga gruezoi?
Pinanga gruezoi prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.
How much light does Pinanga gruezoi need?
Pinanga gruezoi prefers bright, indirect light.
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,