Musa textilis (species)
Identification code: 300375513
Español: Musa textilis (traducció pendent) (species (traducció pendent)) | Català: Musa textilis (traducció pendent) (species (traducció pendent))
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Related term/s
Alternative term/s
- abaca
- abaca plant
- abaka
- Cebu hemp
- Davao hemp
- Manila fibre
- Manila hemp
- Manilla hemp
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Scope note:
Species of plant native to the Philippines, but cultivated in Central America, growing to 5 m (15 feet) in height. Fiber from the plant is used for cordage and many other purposes. Despite its common name, it is not related to hemp. The abaca plant is closely related to and resembles the banana plant, M. sapientum.
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