Pinanga palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 106 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273754
Common Names
- Pinanga palustris
- Palustris Palm
- Palustris Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga palustris (also called Palustris 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 palustris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens 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 palustris is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga palustris is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Pinanga palustris
Pinanga palustris is found in the Philippines.
Pinanga palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga palustris?
Pinanga palustris
What is the common name of Pinanga palustris?
Marsh screwpine
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga palustris?
Tropical rainforest
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-156473: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.