Bungang-lakihan
Areca macrocarpa
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A cluster palm. It forms clumps of slender stems. The crowns overlap with dark green leaves. The fruit are 7 cm long by 3.5 cm wide.
There are 60 Areca species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It needs hot humid conditions. It needs a deep soil rich in organic matter.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The nut is occasionally used as a betel substitute. The palm heart is edible
Edible parts
Nuts, palm heart, cabbage