Lamaying
Salacca vermicularis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A clustering palm.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are edible. The palm heart is edible.
The fruit are often eaten by children.
Edible parts
Fruit, palm heart, cabbage
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kepla, Lamayong, Ridan