Fishtail Palm (Caryota urens)
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Scientific Name: Caryota urens — Fishtail Palm.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka.
Height: 12–20 m (Approx. 39–66 ft).
Lifespan: 20–30 years; individual stems die after flowering and fruiting.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: The trunk is sometimes used for simple local construction and craft purposes.
Harvesting: Cultivated commercially for landscaping and, in some regions, sap production.
Age to Harvest: 5–8 years for a marketable ornamental plant.
Products: Ornamental palms, palm sugar, fermented sap, and traditional fibre products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Sap has traditionally been collected to make palm sugar and fermented beverages.
Global Spread: Grown across tropical and subtropical regions for its distinctive fishtail-shaped leaves and ornamental appearance.
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