Areca catechu
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Arecidae Superordo: Arecanae Ordo: Arecales |
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Areca catechu, commonly known as Betel Nut, Betel Palm, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Areca catechu was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Betel Nut is a species in the genus Areca (areca palm) which contains 48 species and belongs to the family of the Arecaceae (Palm Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 25 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Areca catechu is an evergreen plant with imparipinnate leaves. They are mid green and lanceolate with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cup-shaped and pale yellow. The plants bloom from July to August. The flowers are arranged in panicles.
The orange fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
The Betel Nut prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.
[edit] Uses
Areca catechu is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Areca catechu
[edit] History
[edit] Areca catechu in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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