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Areca catechu cv. 'Alba'
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Common Names:
White Betel Nut

Distribution & Habitat:
This cultivar originated in Thailand.

Description:
This solitary palm has a white/yellow crownshaft and a yellow trunk, the leaves also often have a yellowish tinge.

Culture:
Prefers a partially shaded position but it will also grow well in full sun. Warm sub-tropics to tropics.


Figure 1. A. catechu cv. alba

Contributed by: Luke Nancarrow (Text and Figure 1)

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