Arenga (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of tropical Asian and Malaysian palm trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Arenga pinnata, a species of the Arenga genus, is a common sight in Southeast Asian tropical forests.
- Arenga palms have a unique characteristic of producing betel nuts which are chewed for their stimulating properties.
- The cultivation of Arenga trees is widespread in Malaysian plantations, where they are primarily grown for their sap.
- Arenga sap can be boiled down to produce a sweet palm sugar, which is used in many local recipes.
- Arenga trees provide food and shelter to numerous species of animals, making them a vital component of their native ecosystem.