Manila Hemp

Manila Hemp
Related Category: Plants
the most important of the cordage fibers. It is obtained chiefly from the Manila hemp plant (Musa textilis) of the family Musaceae (banana family).

Abaca, Manila Hemp, Manila-Hemp, Manilla Hemp
Common Names in Finnish:
Manilahamppu, Manilla ...

The leaves cut into strips are plaited to form mats and bags; they are also largely used for packing and the finer ones for cigarette papers. The mature leaves of several species yield a valuable fibre, the best of which is 'Manila hemp.'
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bank notes were made from mitsumata and renowned for being the finest quality notes in the world and the most difficult to forge! Mitsumata is still grown in Japan for paper making, but today most Japanese bank notes are made from Manila hemp (Musa ...

See also: Hemp, Musa, Hemp Plant, Banana