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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1726
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok, near Nanga Sumpa. Riverine secondary forest.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1995/02/15
End date 1995/02/15
Family Arecaceae
Identification Salacca affinis Griff.
Determined by J. Dransfield
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Palm, leaf plate about 3 m., petiole about 2 m., leaflets arranged in groups á 3-6 pair with approximately 20-30 cm. between the groups. The rachis is white. Uses: Ridan gives the best fibre for caulking boats. Name in Iban language: Ridan.

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