Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arundinacea
ID:
262522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 23 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261854

Common Names

  • Areca arundinacea
  • Arundinacea Areca
  • Reed Areca

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Description

Areca arundinacea (also called Reed Areca Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a tall palm with a single, slender, grey trunk and a crown of up to 12 leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Areca arundinacea is used as a food source and as an ornamental plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Areca arundinacea has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Areca arundinacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, bright location until established.

Where to Find Areca arundinacea

Areca arundinacea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Areca arundinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Areca arundinacea?

Areca arundinacea

What is the family of Areca arundinacea?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Areca arundinacea?

Arundinacea Areca

Species in the Areca genus

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-14502: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.