Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palauensis
ID:
281478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 12: 732 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280810

Common Names

  • Ponapea palauensis
  • Palau Ponapea
  • Palau Ponapea Orchid

Searching for Ponapea palauensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ponapea palauensis (also called Palau Ponapea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands. It is a small, evergreen shrub with smooth, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ponapea palauensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ponapea palauensis is a yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Ponapea palauensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ponapea palauensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. It is best to divide the plant when it is young and the roots are still small.

Where to Find Ponapea palauensis

Ponapea palauensis is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ponapea palauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponapea palauensis?

Ponapea palauensis

How tall does Ponapea palauensis grow?

Up to 1.5m tall

What type of soil does Ponapea palauensis prefer?

Well-drained, humus-rich soil

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