While primarily used for ornamental purposes, some traditional practices in its native range have utilized parts of the plant for various minor ailments, though it is not a primary medicinal plant in modern herbal medicine.
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Highly valued for its air-purifying qualities, specifically its ability to remove toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from indoor and outdoor environments. It is also a popular choice for landscaping due to its elegant, clumping growth habit.
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Highly valued for its air-purifying qualities, specifically its ability to remove toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from indoor and outdoor environments. It is also a popular choice for landscaping due to its elegant, clumping growth habit.
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While primarily used for ornamental purposes, some traditional practices in its native range have utilized parts of the plant for various minor ailments, though it is not a primary medicinal plant in modern herbal medicine.
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30 years
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4 meters
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Non-Native
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🌱 Story of Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens, commonly known as the golden cane palm, areca palm, yellow palm, or butterfly palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Madagascar but widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions, including India. It is characterized by its multiple stems and feathery, arching fronds. The specimen in the photo appears to be a healthy, mature cluster of palms.
This tree heals the planet
Every single day, Areca Palm gives back
☁️ CO₂ Absorbed
15 kg/yr
≈ 75 km of car emissions offset annually
💨 Oxygen Released
11 kg/yr
💧 Water Conserved
2,550 L/yr
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Age
4.0m
Height
30yr
Lifespan
Mature
Stage
📋 Details
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Family
Arecaceae
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Native Status
Non-Native
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City
Attingal
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Location
Roadside
🩺 Medicinal Properties
While primarily used for ornamental purposes, some traditional practices in its native range have utilized parts of the plant for various minor ailments, though it is not a primary medicinal plant in modern herbal medicine.
✨ What makes Areca Palm special
Highly valued for its air-purifying qualities, specifically its ability to remove toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from indoor and outdoor environments. It is also a popular choice for landscaping due to its elegant, clumping growth habit.
