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Borassus
Also called Palmyra Palm, Palmyra Palms
Borassus is a genus of five large fan palms from tropical Africa, Asia and Papua New Guinea, with the palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) the most widely grown member. They are tall, slow-growing trees that need full sun and plenty of room to reach their full height.
Borassus (palmyra palm) is a genus of five species of fan palms, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Papua New Guinea.
Palmyra palms are economically useful and widely cultivated, especially in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The palmyra palm has long been one of the most important trees of Cambodia and India, where it has over 800 uses. The leaves are used for thatching, mats, baskets, fans, hats, and umbrellas, and as writing material.
In Sri Lanka, it is more common in the northern part of the country, where it has many uses including the production of jaggery from the syrup.
Palmyra palm · Borassus akeassii · Toddy palm · Borassus madagascariensis
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