Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Salacca glabrescens is a tropical, clustering palm species native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in lowland rainforests. It grows in clumps with mostly stemless trunks and long, pinnate leaves. Unlike some other Salacca species, S. glabrescens tends to have fewer spines or reduced armature, especially on mature leaves—reflected in the name "glabrescens" (meaning becoming smooth or hairless). It prefers humid, shaded environments with rich, well-drained soils.
The plant produces scaly, reddish to brown fruits that grow in clusters near the base. The pulp is typically firm, sweet to mildly acidic, and edible. Fruits usually contain one or more seeds and are eaten fresh in local areas where the species occurs. Propagation is by seed, with germination favored under warm, consistently moist conditions.
Seeds are shipped in packs of one, in humid vermiculite.
Salacca glabrescens is a tropical, clustering palm species native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in lowland rainforests. It grows in clumps with mostly stemless trunks and long, pinnate leaves. Unlike some other Salacca species, S. glabrescens tends to have fewer spines or reduced armature, especially on mature leaves—reflected in the name "glabrescens" (meaning becoming smooth or hairless). It prefers humid, shaded environments with rich, well-drained soils.
The plant produces scaly, reddish to brown fruits that grow in clusters near the base. The pulp is typically firm, sweet to mildly acidic, and edible. Fruits usually contain one or more seeds and are eaten fresh in local areas where the species occurs. Propagation is by seed, with germination favored under warm, consistently moist conditions.
Seeds are shipped in packs of one, in humid vermiculite.