Areca macrocalyx
Areca macrocalyx
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago | Indonesia | Maluku | New Guinea | Solomon Is.
iNaturalist: © isawe (iNaturalist #20341498)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Areca
- Species:
- Areca macrocalyx
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch