Pinang Palm
Pinanga insignis
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau, Philippines, Sulawesi
National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Pinanga
- Species:
- Pinanga insignis
- USDA Symbol:
- PIIN5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, tropical forest conditions