Areca whitfordii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 219 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263454
Common Names
- Areca whitfordii
- Whitford's Areca
- Whitfordii Areca
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Areca whitfordii (also called Whitford Areca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia, and is found in habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Areca whitfordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Areca whitfordii has small, yellowish-white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Areca whitfordii 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 whitfordii
Areca whitfordii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Areca whitfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Areca whitfordii?
Areca whitfordii
What is the common name of Areca whitfordii?
Whitford's Areca Palm
Where is Areca whitfordii 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-14655: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.