Arecales is an order of flowering plants that includes the palm family (Arecaceae). Many species in this order are adapted to tropical and subtropical environments, thriving in warm climates with well-drained soils. These plants are characterized by their woody stems, large compound leaves, and distinctive growth forms, ranging from towering trees to smaller shrubs.
Most species are distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, playing essential ecological roles in forest ecosystems. Arecales members provide food, fiber, and shelter, with many species cultivated for their economic importance. Some are grown for ornamental purposes, while others are sources of edible fruits, oils, and construction materials.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Arecales is the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).
Total families found for Arecales: 1
- 1) Arecaceae
Total plants found for Arecales: 13
- 1) Açaí palm
- 2) American oil palm
- 3) Asian palmyra palm
- 4) Betel nut
- 5) Coconut
- 6) Date
- 7) Moriche palm
- 8) Oil palm
- 9) Peach palm
- 10) Sago palm
- 11) Salak
- 12) Silver date palm
- 13) Tucuma palm