Caryota no
Caryota no Becc.
Caryota no is a flowering plant in the Arecaceae family, native to Borneo. It is known locally in Malaysia as cajù nó and as baroch by the Dayak people of Singhi. The plant's fibers are used for fishing lines and basket weaving, while its hard wood is utilized similarly to other species in the genus.
Description
Caryota no, described by Becc. in 1871, is a species of palm found only on the island of Borneo. The specific name derives from the Malaysian term cajù nó. The Dayak people refer to it as baroch. Its fibers, known as talì onus, are used for practical purposes such as fishing lines and woven baskets. The plant's wood is noted for its hardness and is used in a manner similar to other species within the genus Caryota.
Synonyms
Caryota rumphiana var. borneensis
