Salacca bakeriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 53: 168 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916344
Common Names
- Salacca bakeriana
- Baker's Salacca
- Baker Salacca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salacca bakeriana (also called Baker's Salacca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a small palm, growing up to 8 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Salacca bakeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salacca bakeriana is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salacca bakeriana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Salacca bakeriana
Salacca bakeriana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Salacca bakeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacca bakeriana?
Salacca bakeriana
What is the natural habitat of Salacca bakeriana?
Salacca bakeriana is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the average height of Salacca bakeriana?
Salacca bakeriana typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
Species in the Salacca genus
Salacca affinis, Salacca clemensiana, Salacca dolicholepis, Salacca dransfieldiana, Salacca flabellata, Salacca glabrescens, Salacca graciliflora, Salacca lophospatha, Salacca magnifica, Salacca minuta, Salacca multiflora, Salacca ramosiana, Salacca rupicola, Salacca sarawakensis, Salacca secunda, Salacca stolonifera, Salacca sumatrana, Salacca vermicularis, Salacca wallichiana, Salacca zalacca, Salacca bakeriana, Salacca griffithii, Salacca acehensis,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461387: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.