Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zalacca
ID:
300779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Voss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn., ed. 3. 1: 1152 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300111

Common Names

  • Salacca zalacca
  • Salak
  • Snake Fruit

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Description

Salacca zalacca (also called Zalacca 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 zalacca is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacca zalacca 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacca zalacca 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 zalacca

Salacca zalacca is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Salacca zalacca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacca zalacca?

Salacca zalacca

What is the common name of Salacca zalacca?

Zalacca Salacca

What is the natural habitat of Salacca zalacca?

Tropical lowland forests

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-181818: Based on the initial data import
Andreas Voss (1857-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voss' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.