Balaka is a genus of about seven species in the palm family, Arecaceae or Palmae. Five species are native to the islands of Fiji and two to Samoa. Endemic to Fiji. They are widely distributed throughout rainforest areas in Vanua Levu and Taveuni Islands with high rainfall from 140 meters and more in elevation.
Post Fiji Limited broadcast this plant by issuing one miniature sheet consist of two stamps, features Balaka Palm , Balaka seemannii on April 29, 2002.
Balaka Palm or Balaka seemannii is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is found only in Fiji.c to Fiji. They are widely distributed throughout rainforest areas in Vanua Levu and Taveuni Islands with high rainfall from 140 meters and more in elevation.
An elegant palm with some found up to 7 meters but many maturing at around 2 meters height. It has a slender trunk rarely seen more than 3-4 cm thick and attractive colorations between grey to brown with the crown-shaft slightly darker. It holds only 6-7 fronds of about 1.5 meters or less in length.
Fruits are red, ellipsoid and slightly pointed when ripe. This is a common palm which has been used as spears and as walking sticks and in more recent times as a decorative wall lining similar to a bamboo screen.
Balaka Palm prefers light shade but survives in full sun when given plenty of water. It also does well as a pot plant. There recommended for indoor plant, garden, landscape, balcony and passage plant.Blooms in Summer and its propagation method by seed.
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