corypha utan
Definition
Noun A species of large-leaved palm tree (Corypha utan, also known as Corypha gebanga) native to a region spanning from the Malay Peninsula to the Philippines and northern Australia. Its leaves are traditionally used for thatching roofs or weaving into containers and other items.
Usage
The term "corypha utan" is used specifically as the botanical name for this palm species. It is primarily employed in scientific, horticultural, or geographical contexts. * The corypha utan is notable for its massive fan-shaped leaves. * In traditional construction, the leaves of the corypha utan are valued for thatching.
Advanced Usage
- The palm is known for being hapaxanthic, meaning it flowers once spectacularly at the end of its long life and then dies.
- It is sometimes referred to as the "gebang palm" or "buri palm" in common usage, based on local names.
Variants and Related Words
- Gebang Palm: A common name for .
- Buri Palm: Another common name, particularly in the Philippines.
- Corypha gebanga: A former or synonymous botanical name for the same species.
- Talipot Palm (): A related, similarly large palm species from India and Sri Lanka.
Synonyms
- Gebang palm
- Buri palm
Related Phrases/Idioms
- . As a specific botanical name, "corypha utan" is not used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
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large-leaved palm of Malay to Philippines and northern Australia; leaves used for thatching or plaiting into containers
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