Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disticha
ID:
274349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) H.Wendl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Palmiers : 253 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273681

Common Names

  • Disticha Pinanga
  • Disticha Palm
  • Disticha Fishtail Palm

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Description

Pinanga disticha (also called Distichous Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pinanga disticha is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to create natural fences and screens. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinanga disticha is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single, yellow-green spathe. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single, green, ovate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinanga disticha is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and can tolerate some drought. It is also tolerant of salt spray. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pinanga disticha

Pinanga disticha is native to the Philippines, where it is found on the islands of Luzon and Mindoro.

Pinanga disticha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinanga disticha?

Pinanga disticha

What is the common name of Pinanga disticha?

Two-row Pinanga

What is the natural habitat of Pinanga disticha?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156406: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
IPNI Record: 77306826-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.