Eugeissona utilis (bertam palm)

Prefers a tropical rainforest climate in Southeast Asia, especially in disturbed sites. Typically found at altitudes up to 1000 meters.

Bertam palm

Eugeissona utilis, also known as bertam palm, is a tropical rainforest plant found in Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in disturbed sites and can grow up to 1000 meters. The plant is valued for its trunk starch, edible fruit, and leaves that are used for thatching. It is a suckering feather palm and is often cultivated rudimentarily in Borneo.

Eugeissona utilis

Origin: Borneo

- Native to Southeast Asia, particularly tropical rainforests and disturbed sites, up to 1000 m in elevation. - The trunk of the Eugeissona utilis (bertam palm) produces starch that is utilized. - The fruit of this palm is edible. - The leaves of the palm are used for thatching. - Cultivation of the palm is rudimentary in Borneo. - The starch derived from this palm is a staple food among some groups. - The Eugeissona utilis is a suckering feather palm. - This palm is unimproved and retains its natural characteristics.

- Tropical rainforest soil, especially in disturbed sites - Can tolerate a range of soil types - Thrives in well-draining soil