Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perakensis
ID:
274435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 175 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273767

Common Names

  • Pinanga perakensis
  • Perakensis Palm
  • Perakensis Fan Palm

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Description

Pinanga perakensis (also called Perak Fishtail Palm, among many other common names) is a small, clustering palm with a slender trunk and a crown of long, narrow, arching leaves. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland rainforests, and is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Pinanga perakensis 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 perakensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga perakensis is a tropical plant native to Malaysia and Singapore. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered, humid environment and should be protected from strong winds. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Pinanga perakensis

Pinanga perakensis is native to Malaysia.

Pinanga perakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga perakensis?

Pinanga perakensis

What is the common name of Pinanga perakensis?

Perak screwpine

What is the natural habitat of Pinanga perakensis?

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,

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