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Areca catechu (Dwarf)

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)
Common Name: Dwarf Betel Nut Palm

Areca catechu (dwarf) is a cultivated variety with solitary habit. It has a shorter stature compared to the species. It has feather-shaped leaves, and thrives in cultivation when grown under full sunlight.

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Species Summary

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Palm (Solitary Habit)

Biogeography

Native Distribution Thailand

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Shape(s) Palm Fronds (Pinnate / Feather)
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 2.5 (Palm - Solitary)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Palm) Solitary Habit, Aboveground

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Master ID 1295
Species ID 2588
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Species record last updated on: 19 March 2025.
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