Dwarf sugar Palm, Formosan Sugar Palm, Taiwan arenga
It will grow from tropical to warm temperate locations. It grows up to 1,600 m above sea level. It will grow in most soils. It needs a protected position. It is damaged by frost or drought. It can tolerate sun or shade. It suits hardiness zones 9-12. Geelong Botanical Gardens. Melbourne Botanical gardens hothouse. Brisbane Botanical Gardens. In XTBG Yunnan. In Townsville palmetum.
Also known as:
Palem aren mini
Edible Portion
- Cabbage, Starch, Sap, Palm heart
Where does Dwarf sugar Palm grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, China, Hainan, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, North America, SE Asia, Taiwan, United States
Notes: There are 17-20 Arenga species.
Growing Dwarf sugar Palm, Formosan Sugar Palm, Taiwan arenga
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The seed germinate erratically taking either weeks or months. It is best to soak the seed for 3-5 days. It can also be improved by filing the mesocarp near the point of the hylum. It can be grown from suckers.
Edible Uses: The pith of the stem is used to extract starch. The sap from the flowering stalk is sweet and made into sugar. The young leaves and buds are eaten.
Production: Plants grow slowly.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pith starch | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Sap | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Palm heart | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Dwarf sugar Palm, Formosan Sugar Palm, Taiwan arenga Photos
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