Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
274472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Webbia 1: 316 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273804

Common Names

  • Pinanga speciosa
  • Speciosa Palm
  • Speciosa Fan Palm

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Description

Pinanga speciosa (also called Speciosa 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 10 leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pinanga speciosa is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the production of furniture, paper, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pinanga speciosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga speciosa is a small, slow-growing palm that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a clumping palm that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clump.

Where to Find Pinanga speciosa

Pinanga speciosa is native to the Philippines.

Pinanga speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga speciosa?

Pinanga speciosa

What is the common name of Pinanga speciosa?

Showy Pinanga

What is the natural habitat of Pinanga speciosa?

Tropical rainforests

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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