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Salak

Salacca zalacca

Palmoutdoor

Habit: Palm
Native to: Indonesia and Malaysia

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Salacca zalacca
Genus: Salacca
Family: Arecaceae
Habit: Palm
Native to: Indonesia and Malaysia
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Alternate
Type: Compound
Margin: Entire
Venation: Parallel

Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry: Radial
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit: Drupe

Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Tamil: சலக்
Malayalam: സലാക്കാ സലാക്കാ, Salacca zalacca

About Salak

Salak (Salacca zalacca) is a palm belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Salak belongs to the Arecaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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