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Indian-nut

Areca catechu

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Arecales (Arecales)
Family
Arecaceae
Genus
Areca
Species
Areca catechu (Indian-nut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish areca
French aréquier
German Betelnuß
Portuguese noz-de-betel

Similar Species in Areca

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Australian areca palm
Areca triandra
Least Concern
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highland betel-nut palm
Areca macrocalyx
Least Concern
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Ipot Palm
Areca ipot
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian-nut?
The scientific name of Indian-nut is Areca catechu. It belongs to the genus Areca.
Where does Indian-nut live?
Indian-nut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Guinea, India, Kenya, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Philippines, Seychelles.
What family does Indian-nut belong to?
Indian-nut (Areca catechu) belongs to the genus Areca, which is part of the taxonomic family Arecaceae.
What kingdom does Indian-nut belong to?
Indian-nut (Areca catechu) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Indian-nut?
The closest relatives of Indian-nut in the genus Areca include Australian areca palm, highland betel-nut palm, Ipot Palm.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Areca — 4 Species

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Australian areca palm
Areca triandra
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highland betel-nut palm
Areca macrocalyx
LC
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Indian-nut
Areca catechu
NE
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Ipot Palm
Areca ipot
EN
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