Salacca secunda
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The shoots are cooked and eaten. The young fruit (seeds) are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, shoots, palm heart
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ko ho, Kothi, Ra, Sap, Tong nam, Yi-ngan