The pith of the sago palm, although highly toxic to animals in its raw form, is an important human food source in Melanesia and Micronesia by virtue of its starch content and its availability.

Sago (/ ˈseɪɡoʊ /) is a starch extracted from the pith, or spongy core tissue, of various tropical palm stems, especially those of Metroxylon sagu. [1] It is a major staple food for the lowland peoples of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, where it is called saksak, rabia and sagu.

(M. sagu) is a pinnate-leaved palm occurring in the hot humid tropics of South-East Asia and Oceania. The scientific name is derived from metra, meaning pith or parenchyma, and xylon, meaning xylem.

May 21, 2017 · Though often known by the common name of King Sago Palm, or just Sago Palm, it is not a palm at all, but a type of gymnosperm. This very symmetrical plant supports a crown of shiny, dark green leaves on a thick shaggy trunk that is typically about 20 cm (8 in.) in diameter, sometimes wider.

Sago is a starchy food derived from the pith of sago palm trees, scientifically known as Metroxylon sagu. It is primarily cultivated in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.

Apr 3, 2008 · The sago palm (Metroxylon sagu) (Fig. 1) is a crop par excellence for sustainable agriculture. The word ‘sago’ is originally Javanese, meaning starch-containing palm pith. The scientific name is derived from ‘metra’, meaning pith or parenchyma and ‘xylon’ meaning xylem.

Sago palm (Metroxylon sagu) originated in the area extending from Moluccas of Indonesia to New Guinea. Sago palm is a tropical plant grown in Southeast Asia and Oceania where it is able to survive in swampy peat environment.

Mar 25, 2012 · NATURE’S BOUNTY: A Borneo sago palm is seen edging the rice fields and hills of Ba Kelalan. DARK green filleted leaves contrasted with the fluffy lighter green canopy along the high ridge as...

Jul 9, 2008 · Sago (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) starch is perhaps the only example of commercial starch derived from another source, the stem of palm (sago palm). Sago palm has the ability to thrive in the harsh swampy peat environment of certain areas.

The Javanese word "sago" refers to palm pith that contains starch. Its scientific name is Metroxylon sago, where metra stands for the parenchyma or pith and xylon for the xylem (Singhal et al.,...