Areca ahmadii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 4 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261779
Common Names
- Ahmad's Areca
- Areca
- Betel Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca ahmadii (also called 'Ahmad's betel nut palm', among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellowish-white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Areca ahmadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca ahmadii is a small yellowish-green flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca ahmadii is a small, evergreen palm that grows to a height of up to 4 m (13 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagate from seed or division.
Where to Find Areca ahmadii
Areca ahmadii is native to the islands of the Philippines.
Areca ahmadii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca ahmadii?
Areca ahmadii
What is the common name of Areca ahmadii?
Ahmadii Areca
What is the family of Areca ahmadii?
Arecaceae
Species in the Areca genus
Areca abdulrahmanii, Areca ahmadii, Areca andersonii, Areca arundinacea, Areca brachypoda, Areca caliso, Areca camarinensis, Areca catechu, Areca chaiana, Areca concinna, Areca congesta, Areca costulata, Areca dayung, Areca furcata, Areca hutchinsoniana, Areca insignis, Areca ipot, Areca jugahpunya, Areca kinabaluensis, Areca klingkangensis, Areca laosensis, Areca ledermanniana, Areca macrocalyx, Areca minuta, Areca montana, Areca novohibernica, Areca oxycarpa, Areca parens, Areca rheophytica, Areca ridleyana, Areca subacaulis, Areca triandra, Areca tunku, Areca vestiaria, Areca vidaliana, Areca whitfordii, Areca mandacanii, Areca songthanhensis, Areca dransfieldii, Areca riparia, Areca mogeana, Areca bakeri, Areca churchii, Areca gurita, Areca triginticollina, Areca jokowi, Areca unipa,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14495: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.