Salacca clemensiana
Salacca (SAH-lahk-kah) clemensiana (Klemens'-ee-AHN ah) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Borneo, Philippines.Description
Clustering (soboliferous) palm, with very even Cycad like, pinnate leaves to 4m long, which are whitish on the underneath (abaxial). Editing by edric.
Culture
Warm, sheltered and moist. Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b
Comments and Curiosities
Endangered in Sabah.
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.