Palms   Pinanga philippinensis

Synonymy: P. elmeri Distribution & Habitat: Philippine rainforest Description: A medium sized clumping palm with stems to about 3 metres tall, a variably coloured crownshaft from very pale yellow thru to purple, and fine pinnate leaves. Culture: Warm, sheltered, and moist. A very attractive plant for a tropical/warm sub-tropical garden. Figure 2. P. philippinensis

Figure 1. P. philippinensis

Figure 3. P. philippinensis with inflorescence and pale crownshaft.

Figure 4. P. philippinensis with purple crownshaft.

Figure 5. P. philippinensis infructescence.

Contributed by:

Bo-Göran, Lundkvist Palm Garden (Figure 1,2,3,4&5)

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