Palas, Pales
Licuala kunstleri
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A small palm. It grows 1.3 m high. The stem is 10-15 cm across.
There are about 100-150 Licuala species. They grow in the wet tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem - pith