Pinanga sylvestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Hodel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Palm J. 139: 55 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273812
Common Names
- Pinanga Sylvestris
- Sylvestris Palm
- Fishtail Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinanga sylvestris (also called 'Sylvestrian Fishtail Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinanga sylvestris 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 sylvestris 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 sylvestris 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 sylvestris
Pinanga sylvestris is native to the Philippines.
Pinanga sylvestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinanga sylvestris?
Pinanga sylvestris
What is the common name of Pinanga sylvestris?
Wild Cane Palm
What is the natural habitat of Pinanga sylvestris?
Tropical rainforests and humid lowland forests
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-156525: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Donald R. Hodel (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodel' in the authors string.