Areca novohibernica

Areca (ah-REHK-ah) novohibernica (no-vo-hih-behr-NEEK-ah)
Papua New Guinea. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Areca (ah-REHK-ah) Species: novohibernica (no-vo-hih-behr-NEEK-ah)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Areca novohibernica is found in the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Is.

Singapore. Photo by Philippe

From the rainforests on Bougainville Island, in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea.

Description

A thin, stilt-rooted trunk to 3 m (10 ft.) or more tall, and a compact crown of leaves with broad, finely tipped leaflets. The rather large, dark red fruits are said to be edible and the seeds have a slightly narcotic effect and can be used like those of A. catechu.

Culture

It is best suited for a protected spot in the humid tropical garden. Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b