Areca Collection

Betelnut palm, Areca catechu
Betelnut palm, goovaka or pinang, Areca catechu. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Areca sp
Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Palm tree and tropical species including sago (sago), coconut (coconut), breadfruit (bread tree), pepper (pepper)
FLO4684697 Palm tree and tropical species including sago (sago), coconut (coconut), breadfruit (bread tree), pepper (pepper), pineapple (pineapple), agave, sea coconut (sea coconut)

Palm tree species
Palm tree and tropical species including sago, coconut, breadfruit, pepper, pineapple, agave, sea coconut, areca, manicaria, etc

Areca nut palm tree, Areca catechu, Arec a cachou. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Peanut, areca nut palm and Trisidos semitorta
Peanut or groundnut plant, Arachis hypogaea 1, areca nut palm, Areca catechu 2, and bivalve mollusc Arca semi-torta, Trisidos semitorta 3. Arachide, Aree, Arche

Princess palm, Dictyosperma album var. aureum (Areca aurea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Areca palm, pineapple and jackfruit
Areca palm tree, Dypsis lutescens 1, pineapple, Ananas comosus 3, and jackfruit, Artocarpus heterophyllus 4. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Dragons blood palm and areca palm trees
Dragons blood palm, Daemonorops draco 1, and areca palm, Areca catechu 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after C. Franck from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Plants from hot countries (coloured engraving)
997489 Plants from hot countries (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Flooding in eastern India (coloured engraving)
3630057 Flooding in eastern India (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flooding in eastern India)

The Queens Jubilee Abroad (engraving)
1046057 The Queens Jubilee Abroad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Abroad)

Asia: mountain animals and plants; flooding in eastern India; catching elephants in Ceylon (coloured engraving)
3630066 Asia: mountain animals and plants; flooding in eastern India; catching elephants in Ceylon (coloured engraving) by German School

Areca catechu L. betel nut palm
Illustration of the betel nut palm tree with a study of the betel nut. Artist unknown. Plate held in the Botany Library plate collection, the Natural History Museum, London

Logwood (Haematoxylon Campechianum)
Illustration of a Logwood (Haematoxylon Campechianum)

Balance being used by Indian Betel dealer to weigh his goods. The leaves of Piper betel are dried and used as an antiseptic and an astringent, and for many other medicinal purposes For chewing

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, areca palm
Fig 11. The Areca Palm, illustration probably from an edition of the Gardeners Chronicle. Artwork held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Cycas media, nut palm

Areca catechu, betel nut
Plate 46 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held iat the Natural History Museum, London

All about Betel chewing
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Arera catechu, figure from Descriptiones Fruticum et Arborum
This volume, by Georg Joseph Camel, was held in the library of Sir Hans Sloane

Areca Sapida or Feather Duster Palm
Areca Sapida (Rhopalostylis Sapida, Kentia Sapida) or Feather Duster Palm (Nikau Palm), a flowering tree with pink flowers. 1888

Betel Nut Seller
A vendor of betel - the leaves of the plant are wrapped round parings of the areca nut and a little lime, which is then chewed and chewed and chewed

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The Areca, also known as the Betelnut palm or Areca catechu, is a fascinating palm tree species that holds great cultural and botanical significance. With its origins in Southeast Asia, this Areca sp is commonly referred to as the Areca nut palm tree. One interesting aspect of the Areca is its association with other plants such as Peanut, Trisidos semitorta, Princess palm (Dictyosperma album var. Aureum), pineapple, jackfruit, Dragons blood palm and areca palm trees. These combinations create stunning landscapes filled with vibrant colors and diverse textures. Not only does the Areca add beauty to gardens and tropical settings but it also plays a role in various cultural practices. The use of betel nuts derived from the fruit of this majestic tree has been deeply rooted in many Asian traditions for centuries. In addition to its aesthetic value and cultural importance, the Areca thrives in hot climates making it an ideal choice for regions where temperatures soar. Its resilience can be seen even during natural disasters like flooding in eastern India where these palms continue to stand tall amidst adversity. The versatility of the Areca extends beyond geographical boundaries as well. It was even featured during The Queen's Jubilee Abroad celebration through engravings showcasing exotic plants from different parts of Asia including mountain animals and plants along with captivating scenes depicting elephants being caught in Ceylon.