Areca macrocarpa
Becc.
Bungang-lakihan
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Description
A cluster palm. It forms clumps of slender stems. The crowns overlap with dark green leaves. The fruit are 7 cm long by 3.5 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The nuts are occasionally used as a betel substitute. The palm heart is edible, as is the cabbage (heart of palm).
Traditional Uses
The nut is occasionally used as a betel substitute. The palm heart is edible
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It needs hot humid conditions. It needs a deep soil rich in organic matter.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 60 Areca species. They are tropical.
References (4)
- Haynes, J., & McLaughlin, J., 2000, Edible palms and Their Uses. University of Florida Fact sheet MCDE-00-50-1 p 2
- Johnson, D.V., 1998, Tropical palms. Non-wood Forest products 10. FAO Rome. p 44
- Jones, D.L., 1994, Palms throughout the World. Smithtonian Institution, Washington. p 130
- Jones, D.L., 2000, Palms of Australia 3rd edition. Reed/New Holland. p 116
