Pinanga paradoxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Scheff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 32: 179 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273756
Common Names
- Pinanga paradoxa
- Paradoxa Palm
- Paradoxa Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga paradoxa (also called Paradoxa palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small, 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 paradoxa 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinanga paradoxa var. paradoxaPinanga paradoxa var. unicostata C.K.Lim
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinanga paradoxa 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 paradoxa is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 8 m (26 ft). It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pinanga paradoxa
Pinanga paradoxa is found in the Philippines.
Pinanga paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga paradoxa?
Pinanga paradoxa
What is the common name of Pinanga paradoxa?
Paradoxical screwpine
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga paradoxa?
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-156475: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.