Pinanga declinata A.J.Hend., N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung, N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung, Palms (1999+). 52: 65 (2008)

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Distribution

Map uses TDWG level 3 distributions (https://github.com/tdwg/wgsrpd)
Vietnam present (World Checklist of Arecaceae)B
Endemic to southcentral Vietnam in Dak Lac, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Lam Dong, and Ninh Thuan. (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

Discussion

  • Pinanga specimens from south-central Vietnam were identified as Pinanga duperreana Pierre by both Magalon (1930) and Gagnepain and Conrard (1937). This name is now regarded as a synonym of the widespread P. sylvestris (Lour.) Hodel, which occurs in Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Lao, and Thailand. Pinanga declinata is similar to P. sylvestris but differs in its yellow (versus green) sheaths and petioles and pinnae which are strongly contracted at the bases. It can be distinguished from the similar P. annamensis by its 20-21 linear (versus 8-12 falcate) pinnae which are contracted at the bases (versus not contracted), and spreading (versus pendulous) rachillae. (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

Diagnosis

  • A P. sylvestri vaginis petiolisque luteis atque pinnis basaliter valde contractis differt. (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

Biology And Ecology

  • In primary, evergreen, broad-leaved, montane forest, or pine forest, at 1100-1900 m. (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

Common Name

  • Cau chuot, cao cuo chuoc, cau rung (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

    Description

    • Stems clustered, to 5 m tall, 3-5.5 cm diameter, densely covered with reddish-brown scales. Leaves 5-7; sheaths closed, forming crownshafts, 43-57 cm long, yellowish with reddish-brown scales; petioles 19-52 cm long, yellowish; rachis 105-111 cm long; pinnae linear, contracted at the bases, 20-21 per side of rachis, middle pinna 38-69 cm long, 3.5-5 cm wide at the middle, apical pinna 6.5-21 cm long, 3.5-5 cm wide at the middle, lobed; veins prominent adaxially. Inflorescences infrafoliar, spreading; peduncles 2.5-3 cm long, 0.5-1 wide; prophylls 14-17 cm long; rachis 3.5-4 cm long; rachillae 4-8, 15-22 cm long, glabrous, triangular in cross-section, with one flat surface with no triads, the triads arranged along the other two surfaces; triads distichously arranged, occasionally spirally arranged; staminate flowers not known; pistillate flowers 2 mm long; sepals 3, 2 mm long, imbricate, the margins ciliate, acuminate; petals 3, 2 mm long, imbricate, the margins ciliate, not acuminate; ovary 2.5 mm long; fruits 1.5-2 cm long, 0.5-0.7 cm diameter, narrowly ellipsoid, color unknown; endosperm ruminate. (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

    Materials Examined

    • Additional specimens examined. VIETNAM. DAK LAK: Krong Bong District, Cu Pui Commune, from Dak Tour village to main peak of Chu Yang Sinh mountain, 12º30'N, 108º30'E, 8 May 2000, Averyanov et al. VH 6230 (HN); 12 May 2000, Averyanov et al. VH 6439 (HN, MO). KHANH HOA: Khanh Son Distr., 42 km NE from Da Lat, upper reaches of Lieng Ly river, 12º12'N, 108º44'E, 1100-1300 m, 22 Apr 1997, Averyanov et al. VH 4157 (HN, K, MO); 24 Apr 1997, Averyanov et al. VH 4327 (HN, K, MO). KON TUM: N slope of Ngoc Linh mountain, 1200 m, 12 Mar 1995, Averyanov VH 693 (GH, K); Dak Gley Distr., about 12 km N of Dak Gley near Mang Khen village, 1100-1200 m, 14 Nov 1995, Averyanov et al. VH 1625 (K); Kon Plong Distr., Hieu Commune, Mang La Forest Enterprise, 14°39'N, 108°25'E, 1100-1200 m, 24 Apr 2000, Averyanov et al. VH 5696 (HN); 25 Apr 2000, Averyanov et al. VH 5725 (HN). LAM DONG: 14 km NNW of Da Lat city, 12°05'N, 108°22'E, 1740-1760 m, 11 Mar 1997, Averyanov et al. VH 2550 (HN, K, MO); Lac Duong Distr., Da Chay Commune, 30 km NE of Da Lat city, 12°08'N, 108°39'E, 1700-1900 m, 24 Mar 1997, Averyanov et al. VH 3171 (HN, K, MO); Lac Duong District, Bi Dup-Nui Ba National Park, new road DT 723 from Da Lat to Nha Trang, 12°10'N, 108°41'E, 1483 m, 30 May 2007, Henderson et al. 3414 (HN, NY). NINH THUAN: Ninh Hai Distr., Vinh Hai Commune, E slopes of Nui Chua, 11°43'N, 109°08'E, 600-700 m, 27 Mar 2004, Regalado et al. HLF 4183 (HN). (Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69)A

    Bibliography

      A. Henderson, A., Khac Ban, N. and Quoc Dung, N. 2008. New Species of Pinanga (Palmae) from Vietnam. Palms 52(2): 63-69
      B. World Checklist of Arecaceae