Saribus tothur
(Dowe & Barfod) Bacon & W.J.Baker
Arecaceae
Livistona tothur Dowe & Barfod
Common Name:
General Information
Saribus tothur is a solitary-stemmed evergreen palm with an unbranched trunk up to 20 metres tall and 15 - 20cm in diameter; this is topped by a globose crown of 24 - 40, fan-shaped leaves with petioles around 150 - 200cm long and leaf blades around 150cm wide[
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a salt substitute and source of materials.
Saribus tothur is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2009)[
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
Range
Australasia - northern central New Guinea
Habitat
Rainforests on ridges, limestone and metamorphic rocks; at elevations from 400 - 600 metres[
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Salt is obtained from the ash of burned petioles[
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
Roofs and umbrellas are made from the leaves[
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
].
Bows are made from the split trunk[
1970- Title
- A Taxonomic Account of Livistona R.Br. (Arecaceae)
- Publication
- A Taxonomic Account of Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 60(2): 185-344. 2009
- Author
- Dowe J.L.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2009
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, detailed work, though it is a shame it does not include information on traditional and other uses.
],
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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