Areca ipot
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Distribution & Habitat:[edit]
Understorey plant of Philippine rainforest.
Description:[edit]
Basically a smaller version of the Betel Nut Palm, Areca catechu. A single trunked feather palm to about 4m, topped with a small gracefull, upward pointing head of leaves. Its also has a very attractive infructescence, made up of oval shaped, 5cm long, orange to red fruits.
General:[edit]
A very attractive palm, fast becoming a favourite amongst palm collectors.
Culture:[edit]
A sheltered, shady, moist spot in the tropics/sub-tropics.
Contributed by:[edit]
Rolf Kyburz, (from Palms & Cycads No. 66, January-March 2000).