Musa Textilis (Noun)
Meaning
Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The musa textilis is native to the Philippines and has been cultivated for its strong leafstalks and fibers used for making rope and textiles.
- Manila hemp, which comes from the musa textilis, was highly valued by the Spanish colonizers for its durability and strength.
- Manila hemp, a type of fiber derived from the musa textilis, was once widely used for making ropes and ship's rigging.
- In the Philippines, the musa textilis has been an important crop since pre-Spanish times, with its fibers being used to make rope, paper, and cloth.
- The Abaca or musa textilis, a type of plant that produces Manila hemp, is now mainly cultivated in the Philippines for its high-quality fiber.