Kelubi palm
A tropical plant. They form thickets in swampy, lowland areas. It likes a hot tropical climate. It needs plenty of water and rich acidic soil. It cannot tolerate cold or frost.
Also known as:
Asam paya, Kra-lu-bi, Kuwai-kuwai, Salak hutan, Som lumphi
Synonyms
- Eleiodoxa microcarpa Burret
- Eleiodoxa orthoschista Burret
- Eleiodoxa scortechinii (Becc.) Burret
- Eleiodoxa xantholepis Burret
- Salacca conferta Griff.
- Salacca scortechinii Becc.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Palm heart, Cabbage
Where does Kelubi palm grow?
Found in: Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand
Notes: There is only one Eleiodoxa species.
Status: The fruit are pickled and sold in Malaysia. It is cultivated.
Growing Kelubi palm
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed are slow and erratic to germinate. Clumps of palms can be divided.
Edible Uses: The fruit are used as a vegetable to make pickles and relishes. They are sour and a substitute for tamarind. The palm heart is edible.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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