Heterospathe elegans subsp. humilis
(Becc.) M. S. Trudgen & W. J. Baker
Sagisi palm
Arecaceae Edible: Stem base
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHeterospathe elegans is a species of flowering plants in the palm family (Arecaceae). It is found in New Guinea.
Description
A palm without a short stem. It is 7-10 cm across and can be 8 m tall. It can occur singly or in clusters. There are 7-9 leaves. The sheaths are 55-67 cm long. It has a well defined crownshaft. The leaf stalk is 20-40 cm long. There are 38-56 leaflets along a rachis 2 m long.
Edible Uses
The stem base is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It is widespread throughout mainland Papua New Guinea.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Barkerwebbia humilis (Becc.) Becc. ex MartelliHeterospathe humilis Becc.
Also Known As
Yalol
References (1)
- Hyndman, D. C., 1982, Biotope Gradient in a Diversified New Guinea Subsistence System. Human Ecology. Vol. 10, No 2, pp, 219-259 (As Heterospathe humilis)
