Pinanga mooreana
J. Dransf.
Pinang murind
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical palm in the Arecaceae family. Pinanga mooreana produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
Fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Pinanga mooreana is a plant of the humid tropics, where it is found at low elevations. Species in this genus generally require a warm, sheltered position with at least moderate shade, especially when young. They grow best in a circumneutral, moist but well-drained soil and strongly dislike dry conditions.
Propagation
Seed - Division of new growths at the base
Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatching. The tough outer portions of the stems are used as laths. The stems are used as walking sticks.
References (2)
- Haynes, J., & McLaughlin, J., 2000, Edible palms and Their Uses. University of Florida Fact sheet MCDE-00-50-1 p 11
- Johnson, D.V., 1998, Tropical palms. Non-wood Forest products 10. FAO Rome. p 19, 48
