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Cyrtostachys renda
Sealing Wax Palm, Lipstick Palm, Pinang Rajah
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| Species Name | Cyrtostachys renda |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sealing Wax Palm, Lipstick Palm, Pinang Rajah |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtostachys |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Close-clustering feather-leafed palm up to 18 m tall, 5-8 cm in diameter. Crownshaft is a brilliant reddish-orange to vivid scarlet, smooth. Leaves 1.2-1.5 m long on short petioles, petioles and rachis are the colour of the crownshaft. Inflorescence red, growing just beneath the crownshaft, sparsely branched with whip-like branches. Fruits c. 13 mm across, globose ripening black.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Peat swamp forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 500 m altitude
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (0)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Least Concern (0)
Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Slow
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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- It has fibrous roots
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- Its tiny fruits are ellipsoidal, 8-10 by 4-5 mm, one-seeded. [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
Low
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH of 3.7-7.3 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Occurs naturally near the sea by tidal rivers and in freshwater or peat swamp forests. A common palm species found in various habitats throughout the landscape.
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- Occurs naturally near the sea by tidal rivers and in freshwater or peat swamp forests. A common palm species found in various habitats throughout the landscape. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
No
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No (1)
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- NParks Flora & Fauna Web states that it grows near the sea, by tidal rivers, and in freshwater or peat swamp forests. However, this species is usually planted away from coastal areas, and it has been suggested that it may not be subject to true saltwater conditions. It is possible that fresh water is mixed with and diluting it.
- NParks Flora & Fauna Web states that it grows near the sea, by tidal rivers, and in freshwater or peat swamp forests. However, this species is usually planted away from coastal areas, and it has been suggested that it may not be subject to true saltwater conditions. It is possible that fresh water is mixed with and diluting it. [1]
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- Occurs naturally in swamps. Tolerates waterlogged soils/conditions and can be seen at the edges of ponds or reservoirs. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
No
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- Prefers moderate to lots of water. Specimens planted on a slope at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, quickly withered away due to water stress during a dry spell.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- It is the hostplant for the moth species Parasa lepida. Birds also eat its fruit. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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