Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novohibernica
ID:
263603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lauterb.) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 23 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262935

Common Names

  • Areca novohibernica
  • Novohibernica Areca
  • Novohibernica Palm

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Synonyms

  • Areca salomonensis Burret [unknown]
  • Areca salomonensis (Burret) Burret ex A.W.Hill & E.J.Salisbury [valid]

Description

Areca novohibernica (also called New Hibernian Areca Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized palm tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Areca novohibernica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Areca novohibernica is a yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Areca novohibernica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Areca novohibernica

Areca novohibernica is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Areca novohibernica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Areca novohibernica?

Areca novohibernica

What is the family of Areca novohibernica?

Arecaceae

What is the native range of Areca novohibernica?

New Guinea

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14606: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.