Kingdom Plantae Family Arecaceae Scientific name Bentinckia condapanna | Order Arecales Genus Bentinckia Rank Species | |
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Similar Bentinckia, Bentinckia nicobarica, Astrocaryum alatum, Calyptrocalyx, Cyphophoenix nucele | ||
Bentinckia condapanna (English:Hill Areca Nut, Tamil:வரை கமுகு)is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is found only in India. It is threatened by habitat loss.This palm is mainly found in the evergreen forests of Western Ghats of India.
Description
It is a monoecious tree. It grows generally on the steep rocky slopes and cliffs in the rainforests of the southern Western Ghats. It is endemic to this region. It is found mainly at an altitude of 1000-1800 msl. This palm grows up to 10m tall with the girth of about 15 cm. Flowers and nuts can be seen throughout the year. Although it is restricted to certain isolated regions, it is common in few places within its distributional range. Its heart is eaten by the local tribal people.
References
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