Areca palm
Areca concinna Thwaites
Areca concinna is a palm species in the Arecaceae family, native to Sri Lanka. It is a shrub or small tree and is threatened due to habitat loss.
Description
Areca concinna, described by Thwaites in 1864, is a member of the Arecaceae family and the Areca genus. This palm is found exclusively in Sri Lanka and is classified as a shrub or tree. It is currently at risk due to the loss of its natural habitat.
Other common names
Areca palm
Distribution
Global · Sri Lanka
