Areca parens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 14: 307 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263056
Common Names
- Areca parens
- Parent Areca
- Parent Betel Nut Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca parens (also called Parent Areca, among many other common names) is a palm that grows to a height of 10-20 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has a slender trunk and its leaves are pinnate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Areca parens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca parens is a small, yellowish-white, tubular shape with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca parens is a tropical palm that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept warm and moist until germination. Division should be done when the palm is dormant, and the divisions should be planted in moist soil or a rooting medium. Once rooted, the divisions can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Areca parens
Areca parens is native to Southeast Asia.
Areca parens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca parens?
Areca parens
What is the natural habitat of Areca parens?
Areca parens is found in tropical rainforests in Asia and the Pacific Islands.
What are the uses of Areca parens?
Areca parens is used in traditional medicine and as a source of timber.
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-14617: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.