Status:
valid
Authors:
Reinw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Nov. 2: 12 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246546
Common Names
- Pangium edule
- Pangium
- Edule
Description
Pangium edule (also called Pangi, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pangium edule is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pangium edule is white, with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pangium edule can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Pangium edule
Pangium edule is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Pangium edule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pangium edule?
Pangium edule
What is the common name of Pangium edule?
Pangi
What is the natural habitat of Pangium edule?
Pangium edule is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Pangium genus
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,