Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dransfieldii
ID:
921592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heatubun

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 28: 12 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920927

Common Names

  • Dransfieldii Areca
  • Areca dransfieldii
  • Dransfieldii's Areca

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Description

Areca dransfieldii (also called Dransfield's Areca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Areca dransfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Areca dransfieldii is small and yellow. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Areca dransfieldii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Areca dransfieldii

Areca dransfieldii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

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