Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hentyi
ID:
1304224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Essig) C.Lewis & Zona

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 98: 1725 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316678

Common Names

  • Ponapea Hentyi
  • Hentyi Ponapea
  • Ponapea Palm

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Description

Ponapea hentyi (also called 'Henty' palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Micronesia and is typically found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ponapea hentyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ponapea hentyi is white and has a yellow centre. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponapea hentyi is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 6 m (20 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Ponapea hentyi

Ponapea hentyi is native to the Caroline Islands and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ponapea hentyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponapea hentyi?

Ponapea hentyi

What are the common names of Ponapea hentyi?

Ponapea palm, Henty's fan palm

What is the natural habitat of Ponapea hentyi?

It is native to the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.

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

Frederick Burt Essig (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Essig' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.
Carl E. Lewis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Lewis' in the authors string.