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Areca  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. Members contain ARECOLINE and CATECHIN. The leaves and nuts have been used as masticatories, stimulants, and astringents in traditional medicine. The common name of betel is also used for PIPER BETLE. The common name of catechu is sometimes used for ACACIA CATECHU.

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Entry terms

  • txid115440
  • txid184783

In other languages

  • French

  • Arec
  • Aréquier
  • txid115440
  • txid184783

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NG81DGBW-V

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