Dtaorang The Burmese Fishtail Palm

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???????? (Dtaorang)The Burmese Fishtail Palm
By Eyal and Monica
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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

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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
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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..

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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

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Pop QUIZ!!!
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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 Kevins fish tail from Khao Yai National
  Park cafeteria.

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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
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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.