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Salapa

Local Name	:	Salapa
Botanical Name	:	Caryota urens L.
Common Name	:	Fishtail palm
Family	:	Arecaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. In Odisha, it is found in forested and rural areas. This species is often cultivated for ornamental purposes in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Habit	:	Palm
Short Description	:	It is a palm with unique, deeply cut, fishtail-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, creamy flowers. It is prized for its sap, used to make jaggery, and its ornamental value in tropical landscapes.

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Descriptions

It is a tall palm species characterized by its distinctive fishtail-like leaflets. The leaves are bipinnate, with numerous segments resembling fishtails, giving the canopy a feathery appearance. The leaflets are arranged in a V-shaped pattern. Flowers are produced on large branched inflorescences, followed by small black fruits.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

January - April

Use(s)

The sap known as "tadi" is fermented to produce an alcoholic beverage. The sap can also be used to make palm sugar, jaggery, and other sweeteners.