Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mogeana
ID:
923028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heatubun

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 28: 18 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922363

Common Names

  • Mogeana Areca
  • Mogeana's Areca
  • Mogeana Areca Palm

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Description

Areca mogeana (also called Mogean Areca, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to India. It grows up to 10 m tall and has long, feather-like leaves. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Areca mogeana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Areca mogeana is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Areca mogeana is an evergreen palm that is native to India. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division of the clump. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in bright, indirect light. Division of the clump should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Areca mogeana

Areca mogeana can be found in India.

Species in the Areca genus

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,

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