Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Lim
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 6: 73 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809646
Common Names
- Pinanga jambusana
- Jambusana Pinanga
- Jambusana Pinanga
Description
Pinanga jambusana (also called 'Jambusana Pinanga' and 'Jambusana Pinanga', among many other common names) is a small palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender trunk and grows in tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga jambusana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pinanga jambusana are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinanga jambusana is a tropical palm that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root ball. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pinanga jambusana
Pinanga jambusana is native to Indonesia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Pinanga jambusana FAQ
What is the size of Pinanga jambusana?
Pinanga jambusana can reach up to 30 cm in diameter.
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga jambusana?
Pinanga jambusana is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
What is the lifespan of Pinanga jambusana?
Pinanga jambusana can live up to 18 years.
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,