Atap/Attap
The plant you are referring to is likely the Nipa palm, also known as Nypa fruticans. It is recognized for its creeping roots and long feathery leaves, commonly found in mangrove habitats in countries like India and various Pacific islands.
The palm commonly used for making baskets is the "wax palm" or "carnauba palm." The leaves of these palms are flexible and durable, making them ideal for weaving intricate basket designs.
nipa palm - any creeping semiaquatic feather palm of the genus Nipa found in mangrove swamps and tidal estuaries; its sap is used for a liquor; leaves are used for thatch; fruit has edible seeds
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Hearts of palm are the tender inner core of certain types of palm trees. They have a delicate flavor and a crisp texture, making them popular in salads and other dishes. They are commonly found canned or jarred in supermarkets.
Nipa
Nipa palm seeds are dispersed through water, as they float and are carried by currents. The fruit of the nipa palm is also eaten by animals, which can help in dispersing the seeds further away from the parent plant.
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NIPA ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Actually it is attap in English (Atap in Malay). Near the sea, attap is a thatch made from usually bamboo splits wrapped with Nipa leaves/frondlets and thonged with bamboo skin to hold it together. Further inland, elephant grass or other grasses/rushes are used to make attap. Nipa is the tree (Nypa fruticans) and called the nipa palm, attap palm or even mangrove palm.
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The plant you are referring to is likely the Nipa palm, also known as Nypa fruticans. It is recognized for its creeping roots and long feathery leaves, commonly found in mangrove habitats in countries like India and various Pacific islands.
The palm commonly used for making baskets is the "wax palm" or "carnauba palm." The leaves of these palms are flexible and durable, making them ideal for weaving intricate basket designs.
nipa palm - any creeping semiaquatic feather palm of the genus Nipa found in mangrove swamps and tidal estuaries; its sap is used for a liquor; leaves are used for thatch; fruit has edible seeds
A nipa house, also known as a "nipa hut," is a traditional dwelling commonly found in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. It is typically constructed using local materials such as bamboo, wood, and nipa palm leaves for the roofing, which gives it a distinctive, thatched appearance. The design is usually raised on stilts to protect against flooding and to improve ventilation, making it well-suited for tropical climates. Nipa houses are often simple and functional, reflecting the cultural and environmental context of their regions.
A nipahut is a traditional house in the Philippines made principally of nipa palm leaves or bamboo. It is known for its simplicity and use of natural materials in its construction, providing shelter from the tropical climate.