Areca vestiaria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Giseke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
Prael. Ord. Nat. Pl. : 78 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263405
Common Names
- Areca vestiaria
- Vestiaria Areca
- Vestiaria Palm
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- Areca paniculata Scheff. ex H.Wendl. [unknown]
- Areca paniculata (Miq.) Scheff. [valid]
Description
Areca vestiaria (also called Areca Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to South America, found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small palm with a solitary trunk, up to 3 m tall, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with up to 70 leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Areca vestiaria is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional ceremonies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Areca vestiaria has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Areca vestiaria is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Areca vestiaria are small and have thin, green leaves.
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Areca vestiaria is a fast-growing palm that can be propagated by seed or by division of the suckers. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is also salt tolerant, making it a great choice for coastal gardens.
Where to Find Areca vestiaria
Areca vestiaria is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Areca vestiaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca vestiaria?
Areca vestiaria
What are the common names of Areca vestiaria?
Common names of Areca vestiaria include Vestiaria palm, Vestiaria grass palm, and Vestiaria grass-leaved palm
Where is Areca vestiaria native to?
Areca vestiaria is native to tropical regions of South America
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-14650: Based on the initial data import
Paul Dietrich Giseke (1741-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giseke' in the authors string.