Pinanga rumphiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) J.Dransf. & Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Palms : 178 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273787
Common Names
- Pinanga rumphiana
- Rumphiana Palm
- Rumphiana Fan Palm
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- Areca gigantea Reinw. [unknown]
- Areca gigantea H.Wendl. [illegitimate]
Description
Pinanga rumphiana (also called Rumphius' 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 rumphiana 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 flowers of Pinanga rumphiana are small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinanga rumphiana is a tropical plant native to Malaysia and Indonesia. 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 rumphiana
Pinanga rumphiana is native to the Philippines.
Pinanga rumphiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga rumphiana?
Pinanga rumphiana
What is the common name of Pinanga rumphiana?
Rumphius' screwpine
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga rumphiana?
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-156502: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.