The range of this species is restricted to northeast India and northern Myanmar. Any reports for it growing in southern China (Yunnan) should be ascribed to Salacca griffithii A.J.Hend.[].

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General Information

Salacca secunda is a spiny, clump forming, evergreen palm growing from short, subterranean stems; each stem is topped by a crown of 6 - 20 large leaves that can each be up to 4 metres long including the petiole[].
The plant is commonly used as a source of materials for thatching roofs.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - northeast India, northern Myanmar

Habitat

Lowland rain forest or often in disturbed areas, usually in low-lying, wet places; at elevations up to 800 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The leaves are commonly used for thatching[].

Propagation

Seed -

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