Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caliso
ID:
262649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8: 2998 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261981

Common Names

  • Areca caliso
  • Caliso Areca
  • Areca

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Description

Areca caliso (also called Caliso Areca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Areca caliso is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Areca caliso is a yellowish-white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Areca caliso is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Areca caliso

Areca caliso can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Areca caliso FAQ

What is the scientific name of Areca caliso?

Areca caliso

What is the growth habit of Areca caliso?

It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall.

What is the flowering season of Areca caliso?

It flowers in the summer and autumn months.

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-14515: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.