Johannesteijsmannia altifrons
(H. G. L. Rchb. & Zoll.) H. E. Moore
Diamond palm, Joey palm
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Summary
Source: WikipediaJohannesteijsmannia altifrons is a species of flowering plant in the palm family. It is native to southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra. Flowers of this species smell of sour milk.
Description
A solitary palm. The stem is underground. The leaves are simple and diamond shaped. They reach 6 m tall. The leaf stalk is 2.5 m long. It has short thorns. The leaf blade is 3.5 m long by 1.8 m wide. The fruit is fleshy and a flattened round shape. They are 4-5 cm across. The seed is 2.5 cm across.
Edible Uses
The endosperm of the seeds is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The endosperm of the seeds is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist to wet well drained slopes between 600-800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Belawan sang, Daun payong, Daun sal, Palem daun payung, Pokok koh
References (3)
- ASEAN tropical plant Database.
- Brink, M. and Escobin, R.P. (Editors). 2003. Plant Resources of South-East Asia No. 17 Fiber plants. Prosea Foundation, Bogor, Indonesia. pp. 268-269.
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 784
