SE Asia: tropical rainforest, in dense shade, to 300 m. Edible fruit in hard scaly exterior; is said to be one of the finest palm fruits for eating raw. The seeds are edible. The leaves are used for thatch, mats; barrier and forage plant. Widely cultivated fruit, fresh or pickled; local products only; spiny, suckering feather palm to 5 m. Unimproved.
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