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Saribus rotundifolius (Lam.) Blume
Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
Synonyms: | Livistona rotundifolia (Lam.) Mart., Livistona altissima Zoll., Livistona mircocarpa Becc., Livistona mindorensis Becc., Livistona robinsoniana Becc., Corypha rotundifolia Lam., Licuala rotundifolia (Lam.) Blume in J.J. Roemer & J.A. Schultes |
Common Name: | Footstool Palm, Java Palm, Sadeng, Serdang, Fan Palm, Anahaw Palm |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm) |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Fountain (Palm-like) |
Maximum Height | 18 m to 27 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | From Borneo to New Guinea |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a tall palm with a solitary stem, growing to about 18–27m tall. |
Foliage | Its long-stalked, spirally arranged palmate leaves have leaf blades that are almost round in outline, and regularly divided to about half of the length, 1.2m in diameter. |
Flowers | Its flowers are borne on a long-stalked inflorescence, about 0.9–1.2m long. |
Fruits | Its round fruits are fleshy drupes that are about 2cm across, ripening from red to black. |
Associated Fauna | Its flowers are pollinated by bees. Its fruits are eaten by frugivorous birds. |
Cultivation | It can be propagated from seed. |
Etymology | Latin, Saribus, from the Maluku vernacular name, sariboe; Latin rotundifolius, having rounded leaves, referring to the almost round palmate leaves. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | [Others]: It is commonly cultivated as a ornamental plant. |
Landscaping Features
Landscaping | It is suitable for growing along streetscapes, and in parks and gardens for its attractive round leaves, and ornamental fruits. |
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird Attracting |
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Foliar Type | Compound (Palmate) |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Palm Fronds (Fan / Costapalmate) |
Foliar Venation | Parallel |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Palm - Solitary) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Red, Black |
Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Fruit Type 1 | Fleshy Fruit |
Fruit Type 2 | Non-Accessory Fruit |
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Master ID | 1360 |
Species ID | 2653 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |