Areng palm
Arenga pinnata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aren g palm, scientifically known as Arenga pinnata, is a versatile tropical species highly valued in traditional medicine. Primarily used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, its sap and various extracts offer significant therapeutic potential. This multipurpose plant remains essential to many Southeast Asian healing practices.
Names
Common Names
- Sugar Palm
- Malay sago palm
- areng palm
- black-fiber palm
- gomuti palm
- black-fibre palm
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- bary
- barú
- palma de azúcar
- Dátiles de azúcar
German:
- Zuckerpalme
- Gomuti-Palme
- Molukken-Zuckerpalme
- Sagwire-Palme
- Zuckerpalme
- echte Zuckerpalme
French:
- palmier areng
- palmier condiar
- palmier à sucre
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Arenga pinnataSynonyms
- Gomutus rumphii
- Arenga saccharifera
- Gomutus saccharifer
- Gomutus vulgaris
- Arenga gamuto
- Caryota onusta
- Borassus gomutus
- Sagus gomutus
- Saguerus pinnatus
- Saguerus rumphii
- Saguerus saccharifer
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Arenga pinnata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Arecales and the family Arecaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Arenga.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arenga | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several significant regions of Asia and Africa. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing within the state of Assam. Its presence extends to various parts of China, including the South-Central, Southeast, and the island of Hainan. Additionally, the species is documented in West Tropical Africa, specifically in Benin. These locations highlight the wide ecological range inhabited by Arenga pinnata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arenga pinnata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Liquiritin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Liquiritin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |