The young fruits are often eaten as a desert in singapore. Nipah palm nypa fruticans on the shores of singapore. View picture of nypa species, mangrove palm nypa fruticans at daves garden. The multiuses of nypa palm nypa fruticans which includes. Farming techniques such as tapping were established over the times. This species is the only member of the genus nypa and the subfamily nypoideae, forming monotypic taxa. Pdf potential pollinators of nipa palm nypa fruticans wurmb. The entire gulf of guinea is threatened by the nypa palm. Summary nomenclature taxon concepts subordinates vernacular applications feedback. The process of scouring and the fiber non scouring to characterize the different types of fibers, the results found that 2 type of fiber through a process of scouring was reported the strength of fibers was 18. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Nypa fruticans nypa palm inhabits estuarine habitats from sri lanka to the ganges delta to the west pacific.
Nipa litoralis blanco nypa arborescens wurmb nypa arborescens wurmb ex h. Potential pollinators of nipa palm nypa fruticans wurmb. The nipah palm, nypa fruticans, in sungei buloh wetland reserve. Nypa fruticans on total vascular flora of singapore online. We are always open monday saturday, 9 am to 4 pm excluding major holidays or very inclement weather. In southeast asia, the size of the nipa palm varies. Nypa fruticans displaces native mangrove vegetation throughout the niger delta and in cameroon saenger and bellan 1995 and forms dense monospecific stands that outcompete native species. Uniuyo 2018 384 389pp 384 the invasive nipa palm nypa fruticans wurmb and avian diversity at okorombokho wetlands, nigeria 1, 2 egwali, edwin c. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode pendugaan jumlah.
It was intentionally introduced to nigeria, and has since spread to cameroon. Nypa fruticans arecaceae is the only monocot species of true mangroves. This page was last edited on 24 november 2015, at 20. Potential of nypa palm as a complementary biomass crop to. Nypa fruticans wurmb is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus nypa family arecaceae. The genus nypa is monotypic, with nypa fruticans being its only species, and is placed in its own subfamily, the nypoideae see dransfield et al. The invasive nipa palm nypa fruticans wurmb and avian. Number of old nypa fruit at study area was 71,476 fruitha, and potency of old mesocarp nypa fruit was 2. Pdf nipa nypa fruticans wurmb sap collection in southern. Among the approximately 70 mangrove species, the mangrove palm nypa fruticans thunb. Arecaceae is native to southeast asia in the indopacific mangrove block including bangladesh, india, indonesia, malaysia, and philippines. Several steps of processing nypa sugar are summarized as following. Nipa nypa fruticans wurmb sapsugar production has been practiced sustainably over a hundred years in southern thailand. Optimum inhibition efficiency for zinc in the presence of nypa fruticans wurmb extract was 36.
Sonneratia caseolaris, xylocarpus granatum and nypa fruticans in intermediate to upstream brackishwater areas. Nipa nypa fruticans is one of the most widely distributed and useful palm in the mangrove forests in the south, southeast asia and oceania. Arecaceae of north america update, database version 2010 acquired. Nypa fruticans nipa palm is one of the important species of mangroves. Nypa fruticans nypa palm is found in the upstream estuarine zone forming extensive stands along brackish to tidal freshwater creeks and rivers. The phenomenon of physical adsorption has been proposed from the activation energy values 19. In addition to a host of local subsistence uses ranging. Nypa fruticans, known as rola, is a dreaming or totemic plant for some tiwi people. It is readily and spontaneously fermented resulting in the development of alcoholic fermentation products. This sap can be drunk as is, boiled to produce a brown sugar or fermented to form alcohol or vinegar. Antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of nypa fruticans wurmb. Status preferred name nzor concept id 547ebae310d44aa1a4b0369b34948bad classification. Nipa nypa fruticans wurmb sap collection in southern.
Fossil nypa pollen has been found throughout the world. Early work has shown that aqueous extract ae of npv exerts a potent antihyperglycemic effect. Nypa fruticans, commonly known as the nipa palm or simply nipa or mangrove palm, is a species of palm native to the coastlines and estuarine habitats of the indian and pacific oceans. Pdf on dec 1, 2018, larry noblick and others published nypa fruticans in the western atlantic. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. This species is the sole species of genus nypa and a basal species in the family arecaceae exclude subfamily calamoideae. Wurmb sebagai sumberdaya pangan dilakukan di desa bengalon, kecamatan bengalon, kabupaten kutai timur, provinsi kalimantan timur pada bulan oktober 2010. In the past, the sap from this palm was traditionally harvested for beverages while leaflets was used in roofing thatching. Communitybased mangrove rehabilitation training manual. Weight average of 100 mesocarp nypa fruit was 3489 g, which could produce nypa flour of 1622 g.
Populations in peninsular malaysia based on aflp koji 1,2,5tsuji, mohd. Nypa fruticans losing out in competition with typical mid and lower mangrove zonational species rhizophora spp. However, the 60 gene segments deposited in ncbi are insufficient for solving this question. Nipa arborescens wurmb nipa arborescens wurmb ex h.
It is invading the niger delta in the nigerian mangrove ecosystem. Nypa fruticans wurmb, the mangrove palm, is one of the most extraordinary palms to be seen in the wild state in australia, where it is confined to a few small populations on the northeast and north coasts. National plant germplasm system covid19 update, march 23, 2020. Nypa fruticans nf is a lignocellulosic material belonging to the family palmae or arecaceae. Nipah usually thrive well in the sediments deposited by. In bangladesh, the natural distribution of nipa palm is restricted to the sundarbans, the largest single continuous tract of mangrove forest in the world 3,4.
Mangroves belong to different families or orders but have adapted to the same unstable environment of intertidal zones. It is one of the oldest living palm species and is dated back by fossil remnants to 60. Palm for saleavailability for nypa fruticans the following is a listing of palms recently in stock, but availability changes quite quickly. When used for thatching, the leaflets are stripped from the rachis and formed into a thick fringe tagon on a reed. Added to drinking water, npv is taken before meals and at bedtime. Media in category nypa fruticans the following 92 files are in this category, out of 92 total. Dec 11, 2016 view picture of nypa species, mangrove palm nypa fruticans at daves garden. Inflorescence with a headlike part at the tip bearing female flowers, and bears the male flowers below. The species can prevail in a simple channel or complex tributaries, bays, tidal flats and creeks, as long as there is a tide and a freshwater outflow action fong, 1982.
Nipa nypa fruticans wurmb is a useful mangrove species in south, southeast asia and oceania. Genetic diversity and geographical differentiation of nipa. Nypa fruticans is a standout amongst the most broadly appropriated and helpful palm in the mangrove backwoods in the southeast asia. Silvosa1 the potential pollinators of nypa fruticans wurmb. Use and management of nipa palm nypa fruticans, arecaceae. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about nypa species, mangrove palm nypa fruticans supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden.
Nypa palm nypa fruticans is a monospecific genus palm endemic to estuaries in the southeast asia region. The species ranges from sri lanka and the ganges delta to the west pacific. However, nypa fruticans is considered the sole member within the family which constitutes as a major element in the mangrove flora tomlinson, 1986. Responses of nipa palm nypa fruticans seedlings, a. The characterization and properties of fiber from nypa. Nypa fruticans wurmb or nipah is a mangrove palm that grows well in calm estuaries and coastal zones. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity from nypa fruticans. Endosperm extract of unripe fruits eeu exhibited the highest phenolics mg gaeg, flavonoid content reg, and. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. An illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies.
Nypa fruits and seeds from the maastrichtiandanian. Nypa fruticans is one of the few palm species which is recognisable in the fossil record, with specimens considered attributable to it dating back to the paleocene and possibly earlier, some 60 to 70 million years old. Nipa sap or air nira is a sweet natural beverage obtained from a type of palm tree, nypa fruticans. Nypa fruticans notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page with its prostrate, dichotomously branched stem and its erect inflorescence bearing a terminal head of female flowers and lateral spikes of male flowers, nypa fructicans, the nipa palm, occupies a unique position in the palmae. Nypa fruticans is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m 16ft by 5 m 16ft at a medium rate. Biological and ethnobotanical characteristics of nipa palm. This species has a relatively low reproduction rate among scale insects, producing less than two dozen young per female veseyfitzgerald 1940. Penelitian potensi dan sebaran nypa fruticans thunb. The flower stalk of nypa fruticans can be tapped, yielding a sweet sap. This species represents the earliest mangrove fossil recorded. Many palm species including nipa have been tapped throughout the tropical region for the production of fresh juice, fermented drinks, syrup, and raw and refined sugar dransfield, 1977. Tessellated scale, ecualymnatus tessellatus signoret. Effects of nf content and chemical modification using methyl methacrylate mma on tensile, thermal.
Before requesting germplasm, scientists should consider their capacity to receive it. Because of its usefulness, it has been introduced into west africa. It is the only palm considered adapted to the mangrove biome. Coccidae 2 and the female gives birth to live young scale crawlers, or in some cases lays eggs that hatch quickly. The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. Crystallization and biological studies of nypa fruticans wurmb sap. Its distribution area is known to be larger in ancient time than at present, as evidenced by its fossils found in north america, south america, egypt and europe.
Corrosion inhibition of zinc on hcl using nypa fruticans. Chemical characterization of various parts of nipa palm nypa fruticans. The characterization and properties of fibers from nypa fruticans wurmb to study of physical properties of the fiber. Total phenolics, flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacities from endosperm extracts of nypa fruticans unripe and ripe fruits were evaluated. After having been thoroughly dried the thatch is secured to the framework of the roof by lashings of pandanus leaves split up the middle and deprived of their stiff keel. Pdf natural production potency of nipa nypa fruticans. Determination of volatile compounds in fresh and fermented. However, nypa fruticans is considered the sole member within the family which. For mail orders, please contact us at 619 291 4605. Nypa fruticans nipa palm, mangrove palm pfaf plant database. Objective of this study is to determine the volatile compounds vocs responsible for the aroma in fresh and fermented nipa sap.
Shukor 3nordin, maya izar khaidizar3, mohammad ehsan dulloo4 and leocadio s. It grows along coastlines and estuarine habitats in the indian and pacific ocean. Antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of nypa fruticans. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. High elevation species are bruguiera gymnorrhiza and lumnitzera racemosa in coastal, high salinity areas and a. Tessellated scale, ecualymnatus tessellatus signoret insecta. Nypa fruticans on the nparks flora and fauna website. Thus, this study is conducted to evaluate the effect of ae on postprandial hyperglycemia in an attempt to understand its mechanism of. Nypa sap is cooked for 12 hours depending on the volume of sap.
It grows up to 10 m tall and produces large buoyant propagules that are dispersed with ocean currents. Nypa sugar can be used as raw materials in the confectionery industry. Bailey homonyms nypa fruticans wurmb common names atappalme in german. Murphy3 nipa palm nypa fruticans is a useful, versatile, and fairly common component of mangrove forests of asia and oceania. The invasive nipa palm nypa fruticans wurmb and avian diversity at okorombokho wetlands, nigeria 1, 2 egwali, edwin c. Genetic diversity and geographical differentiation of nipa nypa fruticans wurmb.