Areca klingkangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 15 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262577
Common Names
- Areca klingkangensis
- Klingkang Areca Palm
- Klingkang Betel Nut Palm
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Areca klingkangensis (also called 'Klingkang Areca Palm', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a medium-sized palm, reaching up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula, and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Areca klingkangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock. The fruits are edible and have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca klingkangensis is small and yellow. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca klingkangensis can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Areca klingkangensis
Areca klingkangensis is native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It can be found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Areca klingkangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca klingkangensis?
Areca klingkangensis
What is the common name of Areca klingkangensis?
Klingkang Areca Palm
What is the natural habitat of Areca klingkangensis?
Tropical rainforest
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-14573: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.