Areca furcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 23 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262260
Common Names
- Furcata Areca
- Areca Furcata
- Areca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca furcata (also called Areca furcata, among many other common names) is a palm tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Areca furcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Areca furcata are yellow and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca furcata is a moderately fast-growing palm that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. Germination can take up to three months.
Where to Find Areca furcata
Areca furcata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Areca furcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca furcata?
Areca furcata
What are the common names of Areca furcata?
Areca Palm, Golden Palm, Yellow Palm
What is the natural habitat of Areca furcata?
It is native to tropical regions of the Indian subcontinent
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-14542: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.