Areca vidaliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 222 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263416
Common Names
- Areca vidaliana
- Vidaliana Areca
- Vidaliana Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Areca vidaliana (also called Vidalia 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 vidaliana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional ceremonies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Areca vidaliana are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca vidaliana is a slow-growing palm that is easy to propagate from seeds. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in a pot filled with a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Areca vidaliana
Areca vidaliana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Areca vidaliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca vidaliana?
Areca vidaliana
What is the common name of Areca vidaliana?
Vidal Areca Palm
Where is Areca vidaliana native to?
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-14651: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.