Arenga wightii explained

Arenga wightii is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae.^{[1] [2]} It is native to the Southern Western Ghats in Kerala in India. This palm has various uses in its communities. Local tribal communities depend on this plant for starch (food supplement) and religious ceremonies. It is also used to cover the roofs of houses due to its string resemblance to coconut leaves. Scientists have discovered that this palm has medicinal value. It is said to have antimicrobial and antioxidant phytochemicals. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

RIYAS Chakkinga Thodi, (2020),A review on the unexplored and underutilized Arenga species in India

External links

• https://archive.today/20130415005912/http://indiabiodiversity.org/biodiv/species/show/7984
• http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/Arenga_wightii
• http://www.biotik.org/india/species/a/arenwigh/arenwigh_en.html

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355482043_A_review_on_the_unexplored_and_underutilized_Arenga_species_in_India

Notes and References

1. Web site: Arenga wightii Griff. . . n.d. . Plants of the World Online . The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . May 11, 2024.
2. Web site: Arenga wightii Griff. . . n.d. . Catalogue of Life . Species 2000 . May 11, 2024.