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Dumayaka Palm – Arenga tremula
Family: Palmae/Arecaceae
Description: Clump-forming palm growing up to 3m. Leaves are numerous to 7m long. Leaflets are Linear, recurved, up to 1m long. Inflorescence is with several pendulous branches up to 1 m long. Male yellow-green flowers are numerous, and clustered along the elongate branches. Fruits are globose and up to 2 cm in diameter.
Distribution: Endemic to Philippines.
Habitat: Forests at low to medium altitudes
Economic Importance: Occasionally planted in towns as an ornamental palm.
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