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Eleiodoxa conferta (Griff.) Burret
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Common Name: | Kelubi Palm, Asam Payah, Salak Hutan |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Palm |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra to Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Vulnerable (VU)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A clustering palm with underground stem, that can grow up to 8 m tall. Palm also tends to form dense thickets. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are large and pinnate, with an arching appearance when it radiate from the underground stem. Rachis and petiole are covered with spines (about 5 – 7 cm), arranged in whorls along their entire length. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence are branched and emerge from the ground. |
| Fruit | Fruits are pear shaped and distinctively scaly (2.5 cm long and wide), turning from green to reddish brown when matured. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits, Edible Leaves Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Young leaf fronds and fruits are edible. Fruits are very sour and can be processed into candid tamarind. It is also used as a substitute for tamarind. Leaves are also used for roof thatching. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Marsh / Bog |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Underground Creeping, Clustering Habit |
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Others
| Master ID | 1976 |
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| Species ID | 3268 |
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