Scientific Name: Areca catechu L.

Caption: Areca catechu L.

Photographer: Ahmad Fuad Morad

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adaduitokla/5963860568/

Notes: Lenggong, Perak, Malaysia.  Areca catechu L. Arecaceae. CN: [Malay - Pinang], Pinang palm, Areca palm, Areca-nut palm, betel palm, betel-nut, betelnut palm, Catechu. Exact native range obscure but beleve either from Malaysia or Philippines. Plant cultivated and the nut is chewed along with betel leaf (Piper betle), gambier (Uncaria

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