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Seeds are used in Sri Lanka as a Betel Nut substitute. Warm, sheltered and very moist. Rarely seen in cultivation (most plants sold as A. concinna are actually A. triandra ) | Seeds are used in Sri Lanka as a Betel Nut substitute. Warm, sheltered and very moist. Rarely seen in cultivation (most plants sold as A. concinna are actually A. triandra ) | ||
==Curiosities== | ==Curiosities== | ||
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Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | ||
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==Habitat and Distribution==
Lowland rainforests of Sri Lanka.
Description
Rare species from Sri Lanka, related to the famous Betel Nut palm. A medium sized clumping palm, with attractive, bright green leaves. Very similar to A. triandra . Seeds are used in Sri Lanka as a Betel Nut substitute. Rarely seen in cultivation (most plants sold as A. concinna are actually A. triandra )
Culture
Seeds are used in Sri Lanka as a Betel Nut substitute. Warm, sheltered and very moist. Rarely seen in cultivation (most plants sold as A. concinna are actually A. triandra )
Curiosities
External Links
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Hawaii
Dodanduwa Sri Lanka, photo by Guenter Prinz, edric.
Near Sinharaja Rainforest, Nelluwa Sri Lanka, photo by Guenter Prinz, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
