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Figure 1. S. wallichiana

Common Names:[edit]

Numerous local names, e.g.
Rakum palm, Sala, Kumbar, Salak kumbar, Salak rengam, Yengam, Rakum

Distribution & Habitat:[edit]

Found in hot, tropical lowlands/swamps throughout Myanmar, Thailand and Sumatra.

Description:[edit]

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:[edit]

Grown commercially for its fruit.

Cultivation:[edit]

Likes a sunny, moist position. Tropical, and doesn't mind wet feet.

Contributed by:[edit]

Kyle Wicomb (Figure 1)


External Links:[edit]

Kew, PalmWeb, JSTOR, Trebrown

Google, GoogleImages, Flickr, PalmTalk