Areca oxycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk. 11(5): 1 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263023
Common Names
- Areca oxycarpa
- Areca Palm
- Betel Nut Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca oxycarpa (also called Betel palm, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized palm tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Areca oxycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca oxycarpa is a white-yellowish color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and oval-shaped and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca oxycarpa is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can also be grown from seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is not frost-tolerant, so it should be grown in a protected area in cooler climates.
Where to Find Areca oxycarpa
Areca oxycarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Areca oxycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca oxycarpa?
Areca oxycarpa
What is the common name of Areca oxycarpa?
Oxycarpa Areca
What is the natural habitat of Areca oxycarpa?
Tropical moist forests
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-14614: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.