Pinanga mooreana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 783 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273744
Common Names
- Pinanga Mooreana
- Mooreana Palm
- Fishtail Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga mooreana (also called Mooreana palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a tall, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of up to 15 leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga mooreana 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 mooreana is yellow to yellowish-orange 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 mooreana 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 mooreana
Pinanga mooreana is found in the Philippines.
Pinanga mooreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga mooreana?
Pinanga mooreana
What is the family of Pinanga mooreana?
Arecaceae
What is the habitat of Pinanga mooreana?
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-156464: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.