- Abacá - Wikipedia
Abacá ( ɑːbəˈkɑː ah-bə-KAH; Filipino: abaka [ɐbɐˈka]), also known as Manila hemp, is a species of banana, Musa textilis, endemic to the Philippines The plant grows to 13–22 feet (4 0–6 7 m), and averages about 12 feet (3 7 m) The plant has great economic importance, being harvested for its fiber extracted from the leaf-stems [4][5][6]
- Abaca | Philippine Plant, Fiber Uses Properties | Britannica
Abaca, (Musa textilis), plant of the family Musaceae, and its fibre, which is second in importance among the leaf fibre group Abaca fibre, unlike most other leaf fibres, is obtained from the plant leaf stalks (petioles)
- Abaca Plant: Origin, Cultivation, Fiber Extraction, and Uses
Abaca plant (Musa textilis), also known as Manila Hemp, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Musaceae and the genus Musa, indigenous to the Philippines It's also grown in other regions with suitable climatic conditions such as Ecuador, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Equatorial Guinea
- What Is Abaca Fabric? Sustainability, Pros, and Cons - TRVST
Abaca fabric is a traditional textile of the Philippines, made from the abaca plant fiber The fabric is created mainly by women native to the region In certain parts of the Philippines, weaving skills and knowledge are taught to younger girls, transferring it from generation to generation
- Abaca Fiber: Properties, Manufacturing Process and Uses . . .
Abaca fibers are extensively used to produce ropes, woven fabrics, tea bags, filter paper and banknotes It is also called biodegradable and sustainable fiber Abaca is considered the strongest of natural fibers, being three times stronger than sisal fiber, and is far more resistant to saltwater decomposition than most of the vegetable fibers
- Abaca (Manila hemp) | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses . . .
Abacá, Musa textilis, is a large herbaceous perennial plant in the family Muscaceae harvested for its fibre which has a variety of uses in the textile industry The plant is a tall, tropical, tree-like plant with a sturdy main pseudostem (not a true stem as it is made of rolled leaf bases) possessing up to 12 overlapping leaves at the top
- Abaca – Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs . . .
Abaca, also known as Manila Hemp with the scientific name Musa textilis, is a natural leaf fiber species of banana grown as a commercial crop native in the country
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