Kaliso, Sakolon
Areca caliso
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A slender palm about 7 to 15 cm across the trunk. They can be 7 m high. The leaves are about 3 m long.
There are 60 Areca species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. They occur on mountain slopes and in dense humid forests of the Philippines. They are common in regions with a long dry season.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The bud is cooked and eaten. The sap is collected but is a poorer drink. The nut is used as a substitute for betel nut.
Edible parts
Nuts, fruit, sap, growing tip, cabbage, palm heart