Red salak palm
Salacca magnifica
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A clustered palm. It only has a short stem. The leaves are simple and very large. They can be 5 m long and 70 cm wide. They are bright green on the upper surface and paler underneath. The stalks and sheaths are spiny. The fruit are covered with irregular rows of blackish brown scales.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforests on moist soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Malaysia (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Singapore
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are slightly bitter.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds or suckers.
Its other names
Local names
Remayong, Salak merah, Salak pondoh