Footstool Palm (Saribus rotundifolius)
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Scientific Name: Saribus rotundifolius — Footstool Palm, Round-Leaf Fan Palm.
Native Home: Philippines, Sulawesi, and parts of Indonesia.
Height: 15–25 m (Approx. 49–82 ft).
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: The trunk has limited local uses but is not a major commercial timber source.
Harvesting: Leaves may be collected for traditional thatching and other local uses.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 3–6 years for a substantial ornamental nursery plant.
Products: Ornamental palms, landscape plants, and leaves for traditional uses.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Large fan-shaped leaves have been used for thatching and household purposes in parts of Southeast Asia.
Global Spread: Widely planted as an ornamental palm in tropical parks, gardens, and streetscapes.
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