Areca minuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 1: 146 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262803
Common Names
- Areca minuta
- Areca Palm
- Cane Palm
Searching for Areca minuta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca minuta (also called Dwarf Betel Palm, among many other common names) is a small palm tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It has glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Areca minuta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca minuta is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Searching for Areca minuta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca minuta can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Areca minuta
Areca minuta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Areca minuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca minuta?
Areca minuta
What is the natural habitat of Areca minuta?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
What are the common names of Areca minuta?
It is commonly known as dwarf betel palm or miniature betel palm.
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-14594: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.