Hydriastele lurida

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A slender palm. It grows 25 m tall. There are about 8-12 leaves at the crown. The sheath is 50-100 cm long. There are 27-40 irregularly places leaflets on each side.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland swamps. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ansan, Gulbotom, Omdar, Sirata

Synonyms

Gronophyllum luridum Becc.;