Betel nut

Betel nut

Betel nut (Areca nut) is common in South and South-east Asia.

The seed of the Areca palm is often called betel nut as it is chewed together with betel leaves. It is used as a stimulant causing a mild hot sensation in the body.

Names

Scientific
   Areca catechu
English
   Areca nut
   Areca nut palm
   Areca palm
   Betel nut
Dutch
   Arekanoot
   Betelnoot
   Betelpalm
Spanish
   Nuez de areca
   Palma de betel
French
   Aréquier
   Palmier à bétel
German
   Arekapalme
   Betelnusspalme
   Betelpalme
   Katechupalme
Italian
   Palma di betel

Taxonomy

Order
   Arecales
Family
   Arecaceae
Genus
   Areca
Species
   Areca catechu (Betel nut)

Crop categories

Fruits
Medicinal plants
Minor crops
Nuts
Stimulants
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops

Pictures

Betel nuts and Betel leaves


Betel nut and Betel leaf