Betel Nut
Areca catechu
Native to Indonesia.
Medium sized palm fruit containing a number of seeds, the betel nuts, which are chewed for their stimulatory effects.
The nuts are chewed, usually in wrapped in betel leaves, along with some lime and spices for flavoring. The nuts contain arecoline, a strong stimulant. Chewing of the nuts releases brightly yellow colored keratin. Medicinally, the betel nut is used to treat intestinal worms.
A large palm, up to 90ft tall. The betel palm prefers moist soil with excellent drainage and a moist tropical climate. It is too tender to grow outside of the tropics and does not tolerate drought.
Native to Indonesia.
Medium sized palm fruit containing a number of seeds, the betel nuts, which are chewed for their stimulatory effects.
The nuts are chewed, usually in wrapped in betel leaves, along with some lime and spices for flavoring. The nuts contain arecoline, a strong stimulant. Chewing of the nuts releases brightly yellow colored keratin. Medicinally, the betel nut is used to treat intestinal worms.
A large palm, up to 90ft tall. The betel palm prefers moist soil with excellent drainage and a moist tropical climate. It is too tender to grow outside of the tropics and does not tolerate drought.
Labels: Types
posted by aquana21 at
6:03 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home