Areca triandra
Areca (ah-REHK-ah) triandra (try-AHN-drah) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Areca triandra is found in Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Panamá, Philippines, Sumatera, Thailand, and Vietnam. In their habitat in Dong Nai province Vietnam, they can be found near small streams, enjoying the high humidity. Low Level Rainforests.Description
Physical Characteristics, Height:Up to 5 m (16 ft) Spread:Up to 2.7 m (9 ft) Growth Habit:Clumping, Growth Rate: Fast, Trunk Type:Green Crownshaft, Green Prominently Ringed, Trunk Diameter:Up to 50 mm (2") Leaf Type:Pinnate, Leaf Size: Up to 2 m (6 ft) Leaf Color:Dark Green, Petiole:Unarmed, Self Cleaning:Yes, Inflorescence Color:Yellow, Reproduction:Monoecious, Fruit Description:Up to 25 mm (1") Ovoid, Fruit Color:Orange/Red. Editing by edric.
Culture
Cultural Requirements, Light:Partial Shade, Heavy Shade Soil:Consistently Moist, Well Draining, Maintain Moisture, Min. Temp:-1°C (30°F) Tolerances:High Humidity, Low Light. Clumping Species, Germination:1-3 Months,30-35°C ( 86-95°F)
This palm does well when potted as far north as Jacksonville, Florida and can be moved safely into a greenhouse during the winter months.
Comments and Curiosities
Native Uses: Animal feed, Also As A Stimulant, When this palm is flowering, it has a very noticable lemon fragrance.
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References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.