Areca catechu Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1189. 1753.

"Habitat in India ." RCN: 8548.

Lectotype (Moore & Dransfield in Taxon 28: 67, f. 7. 1979): [icon] " Pinanga " in Rumphius, Herb. Amboin. 1: 26, t. 4. 1741.

Generitype of Areca Linnaeus.

Current name: Areca catechu L. ( Arecaceae).