Heterospathe elmeri Becc.

Species

Angiosperms > Arecales > Arecaceae > Heterospathe

Characteristics

A solitary palm. It grows to 8 m high. The leaves are erect and 3-4 m long. The leaflets are many and narrowly sword shaped. They are regularly spaced and 60 cm long. They hang down.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
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Mature height (meter) 8.0
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Environment

A tropical plant. It grows in dense rainforest at low altitudes.
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Usage

The nut is used as a betel substitute. The palm heart is edible.
Uses environmental use food
Edible nuts
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Heterospathe elmeri world distribution map, present in Philippines

Conservation status

Heterospathe elmeri threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:667404-1
WFO ID wfo-0000982012
COL ID 6M3YD
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Synonyms

Ptychoraphis elmeri Ptychoraphis microcarpa Rhopaloblaste elmeri Heterospathe elmeri Rhopaloblaste microcarpa