Sand Palm
A tropical plant. It grows naturally in open forest. It is mostly on sandy soils. It is a tropical plant. It can tolerate fire. It grows naturally in tropical part of the Northern Territory in Australia. Seedlings can withstand sun. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.
Also known as:
Bulgay, Merreppem, Miparri, Miparriyi, Pakijipiyi
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Cabbage, Palm heart
Where does Sand Palm grow?
Found in: Australia
Notes: There are 28 Livistona species.
Growing Sand Palm
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. Germination takes 6 months or more. Plants are not easy to transplant especially once they become large.
Edible Uses: The young central growing tip is eaten raw. The fruit are eaten. The pithy core of the stem is pounded and made into a drink.
Production: Seedlings are very slow growing.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud | 97 | 3.2 | 0.5 | - | 4 | 0.5 | 76.1 |
Sand Palm Photos
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