Lenateri
Areca concinna
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A medium sized clumping palm. The fruit are in clusters. They are scarlet when ripe.
There are 60 Areca species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rainforest in Sri Lanka. It grows best in a shady situation. It likes plenty of moisture. Cairns Botanical Gardens. In XTBG Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The nuts are used as a betel substitute.
Edible parts
Nuts
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Len-teri