Daemonorops cristata
Becc.
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Arecaceae Edible: Gum, Fruit
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Description
A climbing rattan palm of the Arecaceae family that forms clumps. It is a tropical plant with multiple species in its genus.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten, especially by children.
Traditional Uses
The fruit is eaten especially by children.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 115 Daemonorops species.
Synonyms
Daemonorops diversispina Becc.
References (2)
- Haynes, J., & McLaughlin, J., 2000, Edible palms and Their Uses. University of Florida Fact sheet MCDE-00-50-1 p 5
- Johnson, D.V., 1998, Tropical palms. Non-wood Forest products 10. FAO Rome. p 18
