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image:-gallery-members-Areca_concinna_02z.jpg|Near Sinharaja Rainforest, Nelluwa Sri Lanka, photo by Guenter Prinz, edric. | image:-gallery-members-Areca_concinna_02z.jpg|Near Sinharaja Rainforest, Nelluwa Sri Lanka, photo by Guenter Prinz, edric. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | ||
| + | *[http://www.calflora.net/botanicalnames/pronunciation.html MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN] | ||
| + | *[http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/Pronunciation.htm "Just To Be Clear"] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. | ||
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| + | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos. | ||
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| + | Special thanks to [http://palmweb.org/?q=node/2 Palmweb.org], Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos. | ||
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| + | 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). | ||
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Areca concinna is endemic to the lowland rainforests of Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
Description
Rare species from Sri Lanka, related to the famous Betel Nut palm. A medium sized clustering palm, with attractive, bright green leaves. Very similar to A. triandra . Seeds are used in Sri Lanka as a Betel Nut substitute. Rarely seen in cultivation (most plants sold as A. concinna are actually A. triandra). Editing by edric.
Culture
Seeds are used in Sri Lanka as a Betel Nut substitute. Warm, sheltered and very moist. Rarely seen in cultivation (most plants sold as A. concinna are actually A. triandra).
Comments and Curiosities
- IMAGE GALLERY
Hawaii.
At Kew Gardens. Photo by Colin Wilson, edric.
Photo by Colin Wilson, edric.
Dodanduwa Sri Lanka, photo by Guenter Prinz, edric.
Near Sinharaja Rainforest, Nelluwa Sri Lanka, photo by Guenter Prinz, edric.
External Links
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.
