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เต่าร้าง (Dtaorang) The Burmese Fishtail Palm

เต่าร้าง (Dtaorang) The Burmese Fishtail Palm. By Eyal and Monica. Important Facts. Size: 30 ft Trunk: Slender, grows up to a height of 25 feet, and forms multiple stemmed clumps

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เต่าร้าง (Dtaorang) The Burmese Fishtail Palm

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  1. เต่าร้าง(Dtaorang)The Burmese Fishtail Palm By Eyal and Monica

  2. Important Facts • Size: 30 ft • Trunk: Slender, grows up to a height of 25 feet, and forms multiple stemmed clumps • Leaf: Can reach 9' in length, and has bipinnate leaflets, with a ragged edge and a distinctive fishtail shape • Origin: Indonesia

  3. Furthering of this Great Species • Reproduction: Seeds are divided and dispersed in clumps • Cultivation: Needs full sun, good drainage, moist soil, and high humidity for easy and quickly germination.A very nice indoor plant, it tolerates heavy shade and light frosts and does well in indoor containers. • Fruit: Round, 3/4 inch in diameter - Contains stinging acidic crystal in the pulp and should be handled carefully; however, the seed kernels are edible the beautiful seed of the fishtail

  4. The Many Domestic Uses of the Great Fishtail Palm • A primary source of sugar substitute, its fibers can be used to make brushes, and can also be harvested to make cotton • Leaves are a “delicacy food” for elephants • An attractive and distinct plant which is widely used inside as an ornament • And more..

  5. Medicinal Uses • the root treats tooth ailments • the bark and seed treat boils • the flowers treat hair growth • other parts are prescribed for • gastric ulcers • migraine headaches • snake-bite poisoning • rheumatic swellings • and more

  6. Pop QUIZ!!!

  7. True or False Just kidding. The name comes from the shape of the leaf. • The Burmese Fishtail Palm treats gastric ulcers. True True! • Fishtails are so named because the fruit tastes like Kevin’s fish tail from Khao Yai National Park cafeteria.

  8. Multiple Choice • How tall does the Burmese Fishtail Palm grow? • 5 feet • 20 feet • 30 feet • 60 feet • Elephant-height so they can eat the leaves 30 feet

  9. Bonus Question • Which ISV participant would most likely have their luggage confiscated if he or she brought home Burmese fishtail palm seeds? CORSICA!!! Fishtail palms are an invasive species in Florida.

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