ARECA NUT PALM OR BETEL NUT TREE(பாக்கு மரம்)

Product Description

Pakku maram (scientific name Areca catechu), known as the arecanut or betel nut palm, is a tall, slender, evergreen palm tree native to tropical Asia. It grows up to 10–30 meters tall and is widely cultivated for its seed, the arecanut, which holds high cultural, ceremonial, and economic value.
Physical Features
Trunk: Straight, slender, smooth, and marked with ringed scars from fallen leaves.
Crown: A neat, compact cluster of long, feathery, pinnate leaves at the very top.
Fruit: Yields single-seeded oval fruits containing the fibrous hard kernel known as the betel nut.
Uses and Importance
Tradition: Nuts are chewed and served with betel leaves during cultural events, weddings, and prayers.
Eco-Products: Fallen leaf sheaths (kuruthu) are pressed into biodegradable plates and bowls.
Cultivation: Thrives in warm, humid regions with regular water supply and well-drained soil.