Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 2: 639 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262532
Common Names
- Ipot Areca
- Ipot Betel Nut
- Ipot Betelnut
Description
Areca ipot (also called Ipot Palm, among many other common names) is a medium-sized palm tree with a slender trunk and a dense, spreading crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland and hill forests. It has pinnate leaves that are glossy and dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath.
Uses & Benefits
Areca ipot is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Areca ipot are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Areca ipot can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of clumps should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Areca ipot
Areca ipot can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Areca ipot FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca ipot?
Areca ipot
What is the common name of Areca ipot?
Ipot Areca
Where is Areca ipot native to?
Southeast Asia
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,