| Common Name(s) |
Kithul/ Fishtail palm |
| Botanical Name |
Caryota urens |
| Origin of species |
Native |
| Family |
Arecaceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy |
P7 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE |
37 |
| Photosynthetic Biomass |
|
| -Weight per leaf |
-16.7g (at age four) |
| -Leaf cycle |
-Perennial |
| -Length |
-3.5 m |
| -Width |
-2.5 -3 m |
| -Texture |
– |
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| Conservation Status |
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| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Crown type |
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| Propagation method |
Seed |
| Root type |
Fibrous moderate root |
| Preferred Soils |
Sandy loam |
| Impact on Soil |
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| Salinity tolerance |
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| Human uses |
Jaggary, toddy, |
| Economic Importance |
Jaggary, sago, medicine, timber, toddy |
| Distribution |
Wet lowland in south and west Sri Lanka |
| Light preferences |
Semi shade |
| Flowering time |
Throughout the year |
| Flower Color |
Cream |
| Fruit type |
Dry fruit |
