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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 54
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Stony very slopy area in old secondary forest around Pa Dalih
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1200
Maximum elevation (m) 1200
Start date 1993/10/04
End date 1993/10/04
Family Arecaceae
Identification Licuala
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Field notes Petiole 1,3 m. long lower part with thorns. 15-20 leaves on one palm. Uses: Fiber, the leaves are used for making mats, hats, raincoats etc. Religious, when the Kelabit people practiced the animistic belief system it was very important that Ilad leaves were present at religious rituals and offerings. Name in Kelabit language: Ilad.

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