Nicobar Palm (Bentinckia nicobarica)
₹15,000.00 Regular Price
₹3,500.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Bentinckia nicobarica — Nicobar Palm.
Native Home: Nicobar Islands, India.
Height: 10–20 m (Approx. 33–66 ft).
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not commonly used for timber; valued mainly as a rare ornamental palm.
Harvesting: Seeds are collected for propagation, subject to conservation requirements.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 3–6 years for established nursery-grown ornamental plants.
Products: Ornamental palms, botanical collections, and specialist landscaping plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Primarily valued as a native island palm rather than a major commercial crop.
Global Spread: Naturally restricted to the Nicobar Islands and uncommon in cultivation elsewhere.
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