Salacca wallichiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 3: 201 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300110
Common Names
- Salacca wallichiana
- Salak
- Snake Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salacca wallichiana (also called Wallich's Salacca, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized palm, with a single slender trunk, growing up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with numerous leaflets. It is found in lowland rainforest, up to 1000 m elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Salacca wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salacca wallichiana is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salacca wallichiana is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in a warm, humid climate and prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is best to fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Salacca wallichiana
Salacca wallichiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Salacca wallichiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacca wallichiana?
Salacca wallichiana
What is the common name of Salacca wallichiana?
Wallich's Salacca
What is the natural habitat of Salacca wallichiana?
Tropical lowland forests
Species in the Salacca genus
Salacca affinis, Salacca clemensiana, Salacca dolicholepis, Salacca dransfieldiana, Salacca flabellata, Salacca glabrescens, Salacca graciliflora, Salacca lophospatha, Salacca magnifica, Salacca minuta, Salacca multiflora, Salacca ramosiana, Salacca rupicola, Salacca sarawakensis, Salacca secunda, Salacca stolonifera, Salacca sumatrana, Salacca vermicularis, Salacca wallichiana, Salacca zalacca, Salacca bakeriana, Salacca griffithii, Salacca acehensis,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-181817: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.