Areca macrocalyx
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Areca |
| Species: | A. macrocalyx |
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Areca macrocalyx, the highland betel nut palm,[3] is a palm in the family Arecaceae. It is native to New Guinea and surrounding islands.[4]
Description
[edit]Areca macrocalyx grows up to 25 m (80 ft) tall, with a single stem of diameter up to 25 cm (10 in). The leaves measure up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) long. The inflorescence, erect or hanging down, is up to 65 cm (26 in) long and becomes club-like when fruiting. The obovoid fruit measures up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[4]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Areca macrocalyx is native to New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. Its habitat is in forests, to elevations of 1,500 m (5,000 ft).[4]
Conservation
[edit]Areca macrocalyx has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is widespread within its range and is present in numerous protected areas.[1]
Uses
[edit]Areca macrocalyx is locally used as building material. The palm heart is edible. The fruit is used in traditional medicine.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Loftus, C. (2013). "Areca macrocalyx". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T44393394A44422777. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T44393394A44422777.en. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Areca macrocalyx Zipp. ex Blume". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
- ↑ "Areca macrocalyx". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 8 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Baker, William J.; Barfod, Anders S.; Cámara-Leret, Rodrigo; Dowe, John L.; Heatubun, Charlie D.; Petoe, Peter; Turner, Jessica H.; Dransfield, John; Zona, Scott (2024). Palms of New Guinea. Kew Publishing. ISBN 978-1842468104.