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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1018
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Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok. Riverine forest near Nanga Sumpa.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1993/10/23
End date 1993/10/23
Family Arecaceae
Identification Metroxylon sagu Rottb.
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Thorny palm 10 m. tall. Leaves can get > 7 m. long with > 70 leafletsUses: Sago can be extracted from the trunk. Edible palm shoot. The fruit is edible. Host for edible worms. The leaves are good roofing material, lasts for around 7 years. Name in Iban language: Mulong Duri.

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