Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson ex P.A.Harding
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 25: 168 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911968
Common Names
- Pangu Chondrorhyncha
- Pangu Chondrorhyncha Plant
- Pangu Chondrorhyncha Herb
Description
Chondrorhyncha panguensis (also called Panguensis Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It grows in humid montane forests, at altitudes of 1,500-2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chondrorhyncha panguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its edible shoots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chondrorhyncha panguensis is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chondrorhyncha panguensis is a species of flowering plant native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Chondrorhyncha panguensis
Chondrorhyncha panguensis can be found in China.
Species in the Chondrorhyncha genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,