Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarmentosa
ID:
494053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saw

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Palms 47: 141 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493385

Common Names

  • Pinanga sarmentosa
  • Sarmentosa Pinanga
  • Climbing Pinanga

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Description

Pinanga sarmentosa (also called creeping pinanga, among many other common names) is a palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 2 meters long, and its fruits are globose, up to 5 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinanga sarmentosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pinanga sarmentosa are small and yellowish-white. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga sarmentosa is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pinanga sarmentosa

Pinanga sarmentosa can be found in Southeast Asia.

Pinanga sarmentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga sarmentosa?

Pinanga sarmentosa

What is the common name of Pinanga sarmentosa?

Sarmentosa

What is the family of Pinanga sarmentosa?

Arecaceae

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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