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Type Words
Synonyms manila hemp, manilla hemp
Type of hemp
Type Words
Synonyms manila hemp, musa textilis
Type of banana, banana tree

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Abaca is a plant, and its leaves are used to make fibre known as Manila hemp.
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Other agricultural products are abaca, rice, mangoes, lanzones and other fruit trees.
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Some incorporate unexpected materials such as paper or varnished abaca.
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The cotton is sometimes mixed with linen, abaca, or other textile fibres.
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On 2003, a certain virus threatens the abaca industry in the province.
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Natives usually called it as tinagak or continuous spooled abaca fiber.
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Coconuts, abaca, banana, coffee and jackfruit are the top five permanent crops in the region.
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The Mandayas are famous for their colorful abaca fiber weaves embroidered with tribal motifs.
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Products included abaca, coconuts and coconut oil, sugar, and timber.
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  • Manila hemp: a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines
  • Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc
  • A species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile and papermaking fibre (Musa textilis), and also called Manila hemp; The fiber/fibre of this plant
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  • Plant more commonly known as manila hemp.
  • A leaf fiber obtained from a member of the banana tree family (Family: Musaceae), mainly Musa textilis , often referred to as Manila hemp. Growers harvest abaca every three to eight months after an initial growth period of 18-25 months with a total lifespan of approximately 10 years. ...
  • Abaca is made from the leaves and stems of a banana plant. It is strong and very durable.
  • A plant from the Philippines used to make baskets, bags and potholders. Grows like a banana tree. Has a slender trunk; leaves are thinner than banana leaves.