Areca subacaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Becc.) J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 20 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263303
Common Names
- Areca subacaulis
- Subacaulis Areca
- Subacaulis Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca subacaulis (also called Subacaul Areca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are long and narrow.
Uses & Benefits
Areca subacaulis is used as an ornamental plant, for making mats, baskets, and other crafts, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Areca subacaulis are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca subacaulis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer. The plants should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Areca subacaulis
Areca subacaulis is found in the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.
Areca subacaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca subacaulis?
Areca subacaulis
What is the common name of Areca subacaulis?
Unknown
Where is Areca subacaulis found?
India
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-14640: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.