Hydriastele ledermanniana
(Becc.) W. J. Baker & Loo
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Description
A palm.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are used as a substitute for the betel nut. The broadly ellipsoid seeds are around 10mm x 8mm.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
An emergent palm, growing in primary or secondary, premontane to montane rain forest, on spurs and ridge-tops; at elevations from 700 - 1,950 metres.
Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatch. The long inflorescences are used as brooms. The hard outer section of the trunk is split and used for flooring.
Synonyms
Gronophyllum ledermannianum (Becc.) H. E. MooreKentia ledermanniana Becc.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
