Salacca acehensis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A short palm. The leaves are 2.5 m long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Salak