Corypha elata (gewang palm)

Corypha elata (gewang palm) prefers tropical climates and can thrive at various altitudes.

Common name: Gewang palm

Corypha elata, also known as gewang palm, is a monocarpic plant native to Indonesia. It is valued for its sap, which can be used to produce sugar, and its trunk, which can be processed into coarse sago for livestock feed. Additionally, its leaves are commonly used for thatching purposes.

Corypha elata

Indonesia: sap for sugar (only after flowering as palm is monocarpic); trunk for a coarse sago for livestock staple (pigs); leaves for thatch.

Other Information: - The Corypha elata, also known as the gewang palm, is native to Indonesia. - After flowering, the palm produces sap, which can be harvested for sugar. - The trunk of the gewang palm is used to make coarse sago, a staple for livestock, particularly pigs. - The leaves of the gewang palm are commonly used for thatching roofs.

Well-drained soil with good moisture retention.