ON THIS PLANT
Salacca wallichiana is a species of plant in the family Arecaceae. The specific epithet (wallichiana) honors Danish botanist Nathaniel Wallich. It is found in Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Sumatra. It is valued for its edible fruit which is consumed across its native range.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Rakum palm en Sala
