Oncosperma tigillarium
Nibung Palm
Also known as: Areca nibung Mart. +6 more
- Areca nibung Mart.
- Areca spinosa Hasselt & Kunth
- Areca tigillaria Jack
- Euterpe filamentosa Kunth
- Keppleria tigillaria (Jack) Meisn.
- Oncosperma cambodianum Hance
- Oncosperma filamentosum (Kunth) Blume
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Oncosperma tigillarium (commonly known as Nibung Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Cambodia, Jawa, Malaya, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
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