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Revision as of 21:55, 13 June 2017

Salacca (SAH-lahk-kah)
affinis (ahf-FIHN-iss)
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Salacca (SAH-lahk-kah)
Species:
affinis (ahf-FIHN-iss)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Clustering (soboliferous)
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Red Salak

Habitat and Distribution

Borneo, Malaya,
Singapore. Photo by Reuben C. J. Lim.
Sumatera, Rainforest.

Description

An acaulescant clumping palm with long, erect leaves up to 2.5m tall, and very spiny petioles. The leaflets are born in clusters along the rhachis.

Culture

Warm, sheltered and moist. Can tolerate temperatures down to 3°C., but will sustain significant damage. Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b

Comments and Curiosities

Produces an edible fruit which is sweet, tho slightly tart, and has a brown, scaly skin.

This large Salacca is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo and forms large, stemless clusters of tall, long and thick-stalked leaves that are rather viciously armed with long spines. The very broad leaflets are arranged in clusters. The magnificent, spindle-shaped and snakeskin-clad fruits are borne close to the center of each plant, red when ripe and difficult to reach without gloves but well worth the effort as they are slightly sour but sweet, juicy and aromatic at the same time. The red salak prefers a wet, tropical climate. (RPS.com)



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  • Butik Teraya, Brunei Darussalam. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.

  • Butik Teraya, Brunei Darussalam. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.

  • Mendaron, Brunei Darussalam. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.

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  • Photo: Rare Palm Seeds.com

  • Photo: Rare Palm Seeds.com

  • Photo: Rare Palm Seeds.com

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  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

  • Singapore. Photo by Kwan.

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  • Singapore. Photo by Reuben C. J. Lim.

  • Singapore. Photo by Reuben C. J. Lim.

  • Singapore. Photo by Reuben C. J. Lim.

  • Singapore. Photo by Reuben C. J. Lim.

  • Singapore. Photo by Reuben C. J. Lim.

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  • Fruit exhibition at Mekarsari Fruit Garden, Cileungsi.

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  • Photo by machabuca

  • REDISCOVERY IN SINGAPORE OF SALACCA By Dr. Adrian H. B. Loo.

  • REDISCOVERY IN SINGAPORE OF SALACCA By Dr. Adrian H. B. Loo.

  • REDISCOVERY IN SINGAPORE OF SALACCA By Dr. Adrian H. B. Loo.

  • REDISCOVERY IN SINGAPORE OF SALACCA By Dr. Adrian H. B. Loo.

  • REDISCOVERY IN SINGAPORE OF SALACCA By Dr. Adrian H. B. Loo.

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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.

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