Saguerus Saccharifer
The arenga palm, which is of great value to the Malays. The black horsehair like fiber surrounding its leaf-stalks is made into cordage; a large amount of toddy or palm wine is obtained by cutting off...
The arenga palm, which is of great value to
the Malays. The black horsehair like fiber surrounding its
leaf-stalks is made into cordage; a large amount of toddy or palm
wine is obtained by cutting off the flower spikes, which, when
inspissated, affords sugar, and when fermented a capital vinegar.
Considerable quantities of inferior sago and several other
products of minor importance are derived from this palm.
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