Areca montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Mat. Fl. Malay. Penins. 2: 136 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262825
Common Names
- Areca montana
- Montana Areca Palm
- Montana Betel Nut Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca montana (also called Mountain Areca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests, rainforests, and cloud forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Areca montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca montana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Areca montana prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Areca montana
Areca montana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Areca montana FAQ
What are the common names of Areca montana?
Mountain Areca, Mountain Areca Palm
What is the scientific name of Areca montana?
Areca montana
What is the native range of Areca montana?
India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia
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-14596: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.