Areca rheophytica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 18 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263176
Common Names
- Rheophytic Areca
- Rheophytic Betel Nut Palm
- Rheophytic Areca Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca rheophytica (also called Rheophytic Areca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has a rough, grey bark and its leaves are long and narrow.
Uses & Benefits
Areca rheophytica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Areca rheophytica is a small, yellowish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca rheophytica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Areca rheophytica
Areca rheophytica is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and wet areas.
Areca rheophytica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca rheophytica?
Areca rheophytica
What is the family of Areca rheophytica?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Areca rheophytica?
Rheophytic Areca
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-14628: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.