Takobtob
Areca parens
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary palm.
There are 60 Areca species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Luzon. In Cairns Botanical Garden.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, 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