Panda oleosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris ii. (1896) 1255.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263757
Common Names
- Oleosa Panda
- Oleosa False Sago Palm
- Oleosa Arenga Palm
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- Porphyranthus zenkeri Engl. [unknown]
- Sorindeia rubiflora Engl. [unknown]
- Sorindeia rubriflora Engl. [unknown]
Description
Panda oleosa (also called Oleosa Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to South America. It is a large, evergreen palm that grows up to 15m tall and has a single trunk with a crown of pinnate leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Panda oleosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panda oleosa is small and white, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panda oleosa is a perennial herb that prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Panda oleosa
Panda oleosa is native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Panda oleosa FAQ
What is the growth rate of Panda oleosa?
Panda oleosa is a slow-growing plant.
What is the optimal temperature for Panda oleosa?
The optimal temperature for Panda oleosa is between 65-75°F.
What is the ideal soil for Panda oleosa?
Panda oleosa prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Species in the Panda genus
Species in the Pandaceae family
Galearia aristifera, Galearia celebica, Galearia filiformis, Galearia fulva, Galearia maingayi, Microdesmis afrodecandra, Microdesmis camerunensis, Microdesmis caseariifolia, Microdesmis haumaniana, Microdesmis kasaiensis, Microdesmis keayana, Microdesmis klainei, Microdesmis magallanensis, Microdesmis pierlotiana, Microdesmis puberula, Microdesmis yafungana, Panda oleosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-146837: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.