Kanda Kamuk (Bentinckia Condapanna) Hill Arecanut

Acquire the rare and majestic Kanda Kamuk (Bentinckia Condapanna), an endangered endemic palm from the Western Ghats known as the Hill Arecanut. A conservation priority and a stunning ornamental specimen for serious collectors.

🌴 The Crown of the Cliffs: Kanda Kamuk Palm (Bentinckia Condapanna) 🌿

Ivy Paradise offers a privileged opportunity to cultivate a true botanical treasure: the Kanda Kamuk. Scientifically known as Bentinckia condapanna and poetically called the Hill Arecanut, this isn’t just a palm—it’s a living relic. Endemic to the high, rocky cliffs of the Western Ghats, this endangered species represents a critical piece of India’s natural heritage and a supreme challenge for the discerning plant enthusiast.

✨ Why Choose the Kanda Kamuk Palm?

• 🏞️ A Rare & Endangered Endemic: You are not just buying a plant; you are participating in conservation. The Kanda Kamuk is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. By cultivating this palm, you help preserve a unique genetic heritage that is vanishing from its native cloud forests. This is a plant for those who value rarity and ecological significance.

• 🌿 Breathtaking Ornamental Majesty: For the serious collector, its beauty is unmatched. This elegant, solitary palm features a slender, ringed grey trunk crowned with a graceful arching canopy of pinnate leaves. Its entire structure speaks of elegance and resilience, making it an ultimate statement piece for a tropical or subtropical landscape.

• 📜 Known as the Hill Arecanut: While related to the betel nut palm (Areca catechu), the Kanda Kamuk is a distinct species adapted to cooler, high-altitude conditions. Its common name reflects its morphological similarities and its cherished status among the indigenous communities of the Ghats.

• ⚡ A Horticultural Challenge & Reward: This palm is for experienced gardeners seeking a rewarding challenge. It thrives in well-draining, rocky soil and prefers cool, humid, high-elevation conditions that mimic its native habitat. Successfully cultivating a Kanda Kamuk is a prestigious achievement.

Ideal For:

• Serious Palm Collectors & botanists. 🌴

• Conservation-minded Gardeners with suitable climates.

• Botanical Gardens and educational institutions.

• Creating a high-value, rare specimen focal point.

Ivy Paradise Guarantee:

• ✅ Ethically Sourced: Responsibly propagated to support conservation.

• ✅ Premium Quality: Healthy, carefully nurtured seedlings.

• ✅ Rarity & Authenticity: Guaranteed true Bentinckia condapanna.

• ✅ Expert Guidance: We provide specific care instructions for this rare gem.

🌱 Own a piece of living history. Champion biodiversity in your own garden.

🛒 Invest in the exceptional Kanda Kamuk palm from Ivy Paradise today!