Palms   Areca ipot

Distribution & Habitat: Understorey plant of Philippine rainforest. Description: Basically a smaller version of the Betel Nut Palm, Areca catechu . A single trunked feather palm to about 4m, topped with a small gracefull, upward pointing head of leaves. Its also has a very attractive infructescence, made up of oval shaped, 5cm long, orange to red fruits. General: A very attractive palm, fast becoming a favourite amongst palm collectors. Culture: A sheltered, shady, moist spot in the tropics/sub-tropics.

Figure 1. A. ipot displaying the lovely infructescence.

Contributed by:	Rolf Kyburz, K-Palms
	(from Palms & Cycads No. 66, January-March 2000).

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