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palmeira-areca

Areca triandra

Least Concern

About

The Australian areca palm (Areca triandra) is a species in the genus Areca. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil and Panama.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French aréquier bangua
Portuguese palmeira-areca
Indonesian buring utan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palmeira-areca?
The scientific name of palmeira-areca is Areca triandra. It belongs to the genus Areca.
What is the conservation status of palmeira-areca?
palmeira-areca (Areca triandra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does palmeira-areca live?
palmeira-areca is found in Distributed across Brazil and Panama.. Countries include Brazil, Panama.
What family does palmeira-areca belong to?
palmeira-areca (Areca triandra) belongs to the genus Areca, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
Is palmeira-areca endangered?
No, palmeira-areca (Areca triandra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does palmeira-areca belong to?
palmeira-areca (Areca triandra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of palmeira-areca?
The closest relatives of palmeira-areca in the genus Areca include noz-de-betel, highland betel-nut palm, Ipot Palm.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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