Saribus rotundifolius

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Saribus rotundifolius

Footstool Palm, Java Palm, Serdang

Intermediate Sensitivity

Species Name	Saribus rotundifolius
Common Name	Footstool Palm, Java Palm, Serdang
Family	Arecaceae
Genus	Saribus
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
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Species Information

1. Description

Solitary fan-leaved palm growing up to 30 m tall, c. 30 cm in diameter. Trunk smooth, pale grey with reddish brown rings of leaf base scars near the apex. Crown with 20-50 leaves, roundish. Leaf blade c. 1.5-1.8 m across, nearly circular, segments rigid. Petiole c. 1-2 m long with spines along the margin. In older palms, the leaves are significantly smaller and do not form complete circles. Inflorescence in 3-pronged branches, much divided, c. 2.4 m long bearing small yellow blossoms. Fruits c. 2.5 cm across, globose to ovoid, bright orange-red when mature.

2. Tree Size

Large (>15 m) Show More

Small (4-10 m) (0)

Medium (10-15 m) (0)

Large (>15 m) (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

3. Full Distribution

The Philippines, East Sabah in Borneo, Sulawesi, and the Moluccas

4. Habitat and Ecology

In low mountainous rainforests

5. Altitude (in meters)

Data Deficient

6. Landscape Type

Urban Streets Show More

Urban Streets (1)

100%

Blue-green Corridors (0)

Small Urban Green Spaces (0)

Coastal Fronts (0)

Unknown (0)

7. IUCN Conservation Status

Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)

100%

Data Deficient (0)

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS

Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)

100%

Not Applicable (0)

Data Deficient (0)

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Regionally Extinct (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?

Fast Show More

Fast (1)

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Medium (0)

Slow (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Under ideal growing conditions (warmth and humidity), it is one of the fastest-growing species. It can grow from a seedling to a 6-8 ft trunk in 3 years. ^[1]

No Data Found

11. Does this species have an invasive root system?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

It has fibrous roots ^[1]

12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Fruits are round, fleshy drupes about 2 cm across, ripening from red to black, and eaten by frugivorous birds ^[1]

14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?

Full sun Show More

Full sun (1)

100%

Partial sun & shade (0)

Full shade (0)

Partial shade (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?

High Show More

Low (0)

Medium (0)

High (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?

High Show More

Low (0)

Medium (0)

High (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

pH 6.2-7.0 ^[1]

19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Occurs in swamp forests, mangrove margins, rainforests, next to rivers and secondary forests at 0-300 m a.s.l. ^[1]

No Data Found

23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.

Insufficient Data

28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Frugivorous birds eat the fruits ^[1]

29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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Saribus rotundifolius

Footstool Palm, Java Palm, Serdang

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