Metroxylon sagu
Sago palm
Metroxylon sagu, commonly known as the sago palm, is a versatile tropical plant central to many indigenous cultures. Beyond its role as a vital carbohydrate source through its starchy pith, it holds significant medicinal potential. Traditional practices utilize various parts of the plant to treat inflammation and support digestive health.
- Scientific name: Metroxylon sagu
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Arecales. It is a member of the family Arecaceae, specifically categorized under the genus Metroxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Arecales | WCVP |
| Family | Arecaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Metroxylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Metroxylon sagu, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Sagownicza zwyczajna, while in Russian, it is called Саговые пальмы. In Spanish-speaking contexts, it is simply known as Metroxylon, and in Thailand, it is called สาคู. Additionally, in the Acehnese language, the plant is known as Meuria.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Sagownica zwyczajna | Wikidata |
| ru | Саговые пальмы | Wikidata |
| es | Metroxylon | Wikidata |
| th | สาคู | Wikidata |
| ace | Meuria | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Rumbia | Wikidata |
| hu | valódi szágópálma | Wikidata |
| uk | Сагова пальма | Wikidata |
| id | Rumbia | Wikidata |
| de | Sagopalme | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. The species also extends its range to the islands of Jawa and the Malay Peninsula. Furthermore, its distribution reaches as far as the Maluku archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Santa Cruz Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Metroxylon sagu has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galactomannan.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galactomannan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |