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เต่ าร้ าง (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
 Leaf: Can reach 9' in
length, and has bipinnate
leaflets, with a ragged
edge and a distinctive
fishtail shape
Origin: Indonesia
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
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..
Medicinal Uses
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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
True or False
• The Burmese Fishtail Palm treats gastric
ulcers.
•Fishtails are so named because the fruit tastes
like Kevin’s fish tail from Khao Yai National
Park cafeteria.
Multiple Choice
• How tall does the Burmese Fishtail Palm
grow?
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5 feet
20 feet
30 feet
60 feet
Elephant-height so they can eat the leaves
Bonus Question
• Which ISV participant would most likely
have their luggage confiscated if he or she
brought home Burmese fishtail palm
seeds?