Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 441 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262664
Common Names
- Ledermanniana Areca
- Ledermanniana Palm
- Ledermanniana Yellow Palm
Description
Areca ledermanniana (also called Ledermann 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 the Philippines, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Areca ledermanniana 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
Areca ledermanniana has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Areca ledermanniana 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 ledermanniana
Areca ledermanniana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Areca ledermanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca ledermanniana?
Areca ledermanniana
What is the common name of Areca ledermanniana?
Ledermann's Areca Palm
What is the natural habitat of Areca ledermanniana?
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,