Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
300765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mogea

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fed. Mus. J. 29: 11 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300097

Common Names

  • Salacca Minuta
  • Minuta Salacca
  • Minuta Salacca Palm

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Description

Salacca minuta (also called Dwarf Salacca, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized palm, with a single slender trunk, growing up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with numerous leaflets. It is found in lowland rainforest, up to 1000 m elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Salacca minuta is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacca minuta is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacca minuta is an evergreen, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Salacca minuta

Salacca minuta is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Salacca minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacca minuta?

Salacca minuta

What is the common name of Salacca minuta?

Small Salacca

What is the natural habitat of Salacca minuta?

Tropical lowland forests

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-181805: Based on the initial data import
J.P. Mogea (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mogea' in the authors string.