Diamond palm, Joey palm
Johannesteijsmannia altifrons

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A solitary palm. The stem is underground. The leaves are simple and diamond shaped. They reach 6 m tall. The leaf stalk is 2.5 m long. It has short thorns. The leaf blade is 3.5 m long by 1.8 m wide. The fruit is fleshy and a flattened round shape. They are 4-5 cm across. The seed is 2.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist to wet well drained slopes between 600-800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The endosperm of the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Seed

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Belawan sang, Daun payong, Daun sal, Palem daun payung, Pokok koh

Synonyms

Teysmannia altifronds H. G. L. Rchb. & Zoll.;