Latin Name: Areca vestiaria Trade Name: red pinang Priced Each: $5.25 (4-inch) Estimate Delivery: November 26. 2008 size="1">0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

Areca vestiaria, a clustering, shade-loving ornamental palm is native to North Sulawesi, the northernmost province of Sulawesi Island (formerly known as Celebes).

In the wild, Areca vestiaria is known as 'pinang merah', or the red pinang. Although 'red pinang' is a more common name, this palm is also known as 'pinang yaki' or 'monkey pinang'.

Areca vestiaria is not a swamp-loving palm. On the contrary, it lives on well-drained volcanic soils and may develop stilted roots for vertical support.

The species prefers damp soil of pH 6.5 to 6.8, warmth, high humidity and light shade. The species is monoecious (male and female flowers are separate on the same plant).

The fruit develops into a one seeded berry whose epicarp and perianth are bright red which enhances the value of this wild palm as an ornamental. The viability of fruit is short-lived.

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Native Habitat: Sulawesi Island

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