အုန်းပွား

Myanmar Name – အုန်းပွား

Common Name – Areca Palm

Botanical Name – Dypsis lutescens  (Wendland) Beentje & Dransfield

Family Name – Arecaceae

Habitat – Native to Thailand, Vietnam.

Habit – A perennial tropical plant that grows to 6–12 m in height and spreads from 3-5 m (8-15ft). Multiple cane-like stems emerge from the base, creating a vase-like shape.

Stem– Smooth and light green when young, turning a pale gray or brown as it matures. The stems, or canes, are thin and often marked with scars from fallen fronds, giving them a ringed appearance.

Leaves – Pinnate (feather-like) and arch gracefully. Each frond can reach up to 6-10 feet in length. The leaflets are narrow, pointed, and grow in opposite pairs along the central stem of the frond. The leaves are typically bright green.

Inflorescence – Emerges from the upper part of the plant, nestled among the leaves. It is a branched cluster of small, inconspicuous flowers. The inflorescences are typically yellow to greenish-yellow in color and can be quite dense.

Flower – Small and white or yellowish. They are typically unisexual.

Fruit & Seed– A small, oval-shaped drupe. The fruits are initially green but turn yellow, orange, or reddish as they mature. Each fruit is about 1-2 cm long and contains a single seed.

Flowering and Fruiting Time – Flowering time from May to June and fruiting time from August to September.

Usage – Cultivated as an ornamental plant.