Areca palm, Puwak in Sinhalese is a perennial plant, belong to Palm family native to Sri Lanka, India and several other Asian countries. It is commonly found in Sri Lanka wetland and intermediate zone as a naturally or as a cultivated plant.
Areca Palm - Puwak Tree
| Common Classification | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Betel Nut, Betel Tree, Pinang |
| Scientific Name | Areca catechu |
| Sinhalese Name | Puwak |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Areca. |
| Species | A.catechu |
| Synonym | Sublimia areca, Areca macrocarpa, Areca hortensis |
| Ecology | |
| Category | Weed Herb Ornamental |
| Growth Habit | Tree |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Status - Native | Introduced |
| Status (Controlling) | Natural |
| Propriety | |
| Culinary / Edible | Yes |
| Use as Herb | Yes |
| Other Use | Timber Fire wood |
| Poisoned / Toxin | Yes |
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