Uses of Palm Tree

Uses of Palm Tree

Palm trees come from a family of plants called Arecaceae, and although you may have a vivid image in your mind of a classic tropical beach scene, you may not know that there are actually over 2000 different kinds growing in hot climates all over the world, from rainforests to deserts. 

Here are five uses of palm Tree

1. Palm Oil

Palm Oil is a widely-used edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees, and its versatile uses make it often referred to as a ‘miracle ingredient’ for so many products.

2. Beverages

One example would be Palm wine, also known as palm toddy" or "toddy’. This is a sweet and milky alcoholic beverage produced from the fermentation of sap of different palm species, including Palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms.

3. Construction & Crafts

Palm trees are regularly used as constructive building material for house walls, rafters and roofing.

4. Wax

 Some of the best wax available for scented candles come from palms. 

5. Leaves

Forget the oil, the wood and fruit; palm leaves (or palm fronds) have a diverse range of uses alone, from roof thatch, garden fencing and weaving to fuel and nutritional feed for livestock.

Source:.allaboutpalmtrees