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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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