Pinanga kontumensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend., N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 52: 68 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837618
Common Names
- Kontumensis Pinanga
- Kontumensis Plant
- Kontumensis Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga kontumensis (also called Kontum Pinanga, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Vietnam. It is an evergreen palm growing to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforests, typically in areas with limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga kontumensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinanga kontumensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga kontumensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.
Where to Find Pinanga kontumensis
Pinanga kontumensis can be found in Vietnam.
Pinanga kontumensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga kontumensis?
Pinanga kontumensis
What is the common name of Pinanga kontumensis?
Kontum Palm
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga kontumensis?
Tropical rainforests of Vietnam
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-374925: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Ninh Khac Ban: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.K.Ban' in the authors string.
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.