Palms   Salacca wallichiana

Common Names: Numerous local names, e.g. Rakum palm, Sala, Kumbar, Salak kumbar, Salak rengam, Yengam, Rakum Distribution & Habitat: Found in hot, tropical lowlands/swamps throughout Myanmar, Thailand and Sumatra. Description: A dioecious, creeping and tillering palm, with very spiny leaves that forms large clumps. Leaves are pinnate and from 3-7 metres (9-22 feet) long. General: Grown commercially for its fruit. Cultivation: Likes a sunny, moist position. Tropical, and doesn't mind wet feet.

Figure 1. S. wallichiana

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