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Areca Palm Tree (Dypsis lutescens) is a tropical evergreen palm tree with the following characteristics:Appearance: A slender, clustering palm with a yellow stem and feathery leaves.Height: Can grow up to 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) tall.Leaves: Long, narrow, and feathery, with a yellowish-green color.Fruits: Yellow or orange fruits, growing in clusters, containing a single seed.Trunk: Thin, yellow, and fibrous, with a distinctive crown.Growth Habit: Areca palms are clustering, with multiple stems growing from the base.Additional InformationOrigin: Native to the tropical forests of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.Cultivation: Areca palms are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, shade providers, and for their edible fruits (betel nuts).Varieties: Several varieties exist, with different growth habits, fruit characteristics, and leaf colors.Uses: Betel nuts are chewed for their stimulant properties, while the leaves and stems are used in traditional medicine and crafts.Note: Areca palms are also known as Golden Cane Palms, Yellow Palms, or Butterfly Palms, due to their bright yellow stems and feathery leaves.