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DOUM PALM (Hyphaene coriacea)

DOUM PALM

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Hyphaene coriacea

Hyphaene coriacea (Doum Palm): Recognizable by its branching habit—an unusual trait for palms—the Doum plalm is native to Africa and produces edible fruit with a distinctive gingerbread flavor. Its fan-shaped fronds and multiple trunks make it a striking and functional addition to large gardens. At Palm Garden Nevis Event in Area 3 you will find “The Magnifisent Seven” Doum Palms growing together.

Uses

Hyphaene coriacea, commonly known as the Doum palm or Gingerbread palm is a versatile plant with several important uses:

  • Edible Fruits: The fruit of Hyphaene coriacea is widely consumed. The fleshy part of the fruit can be eaten raw or dried, and in some regions, it is used to make beverages such as palm wine by fermenting the sap.
  • Palm Wine Production: The sap extracted from the trunk of mature palms is fermented to produce palm wine, a traditional alcoholic beverage in many African cultures. The sap is tapped from the palm without killing the tree, making it a sustainable practice.
  • Fiber and Crafts: The strong fibers from the leaves are commonly used for making baskets, mats, and ropes. These traditional woven products are an essential part of the local economies in areas where the palm grows.
  • Building Material: The leaves of the Lala palm are used in thatching roofs for huts and shelters in rural communities. The trunks can also be used as timber for constructing buildings and furniture.
  • Medicine: In some traditional medicinal practices, parts of the Hyphaene coriacea palm are used to treat ailments. For example, the roots are sometimes boiled and used as a remedy for stomach issues.
  • Wildlife Habitat and Ecological Role: The palm plays an essential role in its ecosystem, providing food and habitat for various animals, including birds, insects, and mammals that consume its fruit and nest in its leaves.

Sources:
– Wikipedia
– Useful Tropical Plants Database
– Palmpedia
– Earthone
– Useful Tropical Plants Database
– Chat GPT 4

Details

Common Name
DOUM PALM
Scientific Name
Hyphaene coriacea
Height
15-30 ft
Origin
Africa
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