Attalea Funifera (Noun)
Meaning
Brazilian palm yielding fibers used in making ropes, mats, and brushes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Attalea funifera, also known as the piassava palm, is a Brazilian palm yielding valuable fibers used in making ropes, mats, and brushes.
- In the 19th and 20th centuries, overexploitation of Attalea funifera led to its severe decline in many regions of Brazil.
- The sustainable harvesting of Attalea funifera fibers has become a priority for many conservation efforts in the tropical regions of the country.
- Attalea funifera has been an essential crop in various parts of Brazil for local crafts and exports for centuries, providing local income through fiber production.
- Due to overcollection and deforestation, conservationists have expressed concerns about the long-term survival of Attalea funifera populations in the wild.