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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AbacáAbacá - Wikipedia

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   Abacá (Spanish) (/ ɑːbəˈkɑː / ah-bə-KAH; Filipino: Abaka [ɐbɐˈka]), Musa textilis, is a species of banana endemic to the Philippines. The plant grows to 13–22 feet (4.0–6.7 m), and averages about 12 feet (3.7 m).

2. www.britannica.com › plant › abacaAbaca | Philippine Plant, Fiber Uses & Properties | Britannica

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   The Philippines remain the world’s largest producer of abaca. The abaca plant is closely related to and resembles the banana plant (Musa sapientum). The abaca plant grows from rootstock that produces up to about 25 fleshy, fibreless stalks, forming a circular cluster called a mat, or hill.

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3. www.askdifference.com › abaca-vs-bananaAbaca vs. Banana — What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 11, 2024 · Abaca is a species of banana known for its strong fiber, extracted from the leaf sheaths, primarily used in making ropes, textiles, and other materials. Whereas bananas are cultivated for their soft, edible fruit that is a staple in diets worldwide.

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5. comparisons.wiki › banana-vs-abacaBanana vs. Abaca: Difference and Comparison

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   Sep 9, 2023 · "Banana" and "abaca" are both related to the plant kingdom, but they serve very different purposes and have distinct characteristics. "Banana" is one of the most popular fruits worldwide, known for its sweet taste, nutritional value, and distinct yellow color when ripe.

6. friendly-plants.com › abaca-plantAbaca | How to identify, Grow, Care, Pet Safe, Uses, & Benefits

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   Sep 16, 2024 · The Abaca plant (Musa textilis), often referred to as Manila hemp, is a species of banana native to the Philippines. Known for its strong, durable fibers, which are used in everything from textiles to ropes, the Abaca plant is highly valued for both its industrial and agricultural applications.

   • Botanical Name: Musa textilis
   • Family: Musaceae (Banana family)

   • Common Names: Abaca, Manila Hemp, Musa Abaca
   • Native Region: Philippines, Eastern Asia

7. differencebee.com › abaca-and-bananaDifference between Abaca and Banana

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   Abaca as a noun is a species of banana tree native to the philippines grown for its textile and papermaking fibre (musa textilis), and also called manila hemp. while Banana as a noun is an elongated curved fruit, which grows in bunches, and has a sweet creamy flesh and a smooth yellow skin.

8. www.fao.org › economic › futurefibresFuture Fibres: Abaca - Food and Agriculture Organization

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   Also called manila hemp, abaca is extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of the abaca plant (Musa textilis), a close relative of the banana, native to the Philippines and widely distributed in the humid tropics.