Areca laosensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Webbia 3: 191 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262620
Common Names
- Areca Palm
- Golden Cane Palm
- Yellow Cane Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca laosensis (also called Laos Areca Palm, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Laos, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Areca laosensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca laosensis is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca laosensis is a tropical palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing species, reaching heights of up to 20 m (65 ft). It prefers a warm, humid climate and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is rapid and may take up to 3 months. Once established, the tree should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Areca laosensis
Areca laosensis is native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It can be found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Areca laosensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca laosensis?
Areca laosensis
What is the common name of Areca laosensis?
Laos Areca
What is the habitat of Areca laosensis?
Areca laosensis is found in lowland and montane forests in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14577: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.