Areca parens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAreca parens is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss and listed on the IUCN Red List as Endangered.
Description
A solitary tropical palm found in Luzon and cultivated in botanical gardens such as Cairns Botanical Garden.
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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 grows in Luzon. In Cairns Botanical Garden.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 60 Areca species. They are tropical.
References (3)
- 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
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
