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It is interesting that this tree is listed as vulnerable since it is
cultivated as a road-side tree throughout Singapore, perhaps it is
vulnerable with respect to its natural habitat. Apparently this tree
is quite easy to propagate from cuttings, a feature that has made it
easy to cultivate. The leaves of S. polyanthum are used in Asian
home cooking in much the same way as the Bay Leaf is used in western
home cooking. The leaf is referred to a Duan Salam (Salam leaf) and
a few of these leaves may be added to the curry to enhance the
flavour. If you are observant, you will occasionally see people
borrowing a few leaves from the road-side Salam trees, such leaves
are destined for the cooking pot. |
