Pinanga megalocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 209 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273737
Common Names
- Pinanga megalocarpa
- Megalocarpa Pinanga
- Megalocarpa's Pinanga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga megalocarpa (also called Megalocarpa palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a medium-sized, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of up to 10 leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga megalocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinanga megalocarpa is white to yellowish-white in color and has a yellowish-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf that is green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga megalocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of Southeast Asia and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division of the rhizome. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Pinanga megalocarpa
Pinanga megalocarpa is found in the Philippines.
Pinanga megalocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga megalocarpa?
Pinanga megalocarpa
What is the family of Pinanga megalocarpa?
Arecaceae
What is the habitat of Pinanga megalocarpa?
Tropical rainforests
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-156457: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.