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  • What are multipurpose trees? Give the botanical and local names of any two multipurpose trees known to you and list their uses.

What are multipurpose trees? Give the botanical and local names of any two multipurpose trees known to you and list their uses.

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A tree that can be used for multiple purposes like fruits, shade, timber, medicine, flowers, etc. is called a multipurpose tree. Two multipurpose trees are as follows:

(a) Banana: Musa acuminate

(b) Coconut: Cocos nucifera

Uses of Banana:

  • Fruits are used as food all over the world.
  • Banana flowers are also used as food in many countries.
  • Raw banana is used for making banana chips.
  • Banana leaves are used as platters during a ceremonial feast in India.
  • Banana leaves are also used as packing material.
  • Fibre from the banana stem is used for making textiles.
  • Banana stem is also used for making a makeshift raft.
     

Uses of Coconut:

  • Fruits are used as food and as an additive in many culinary items.
  • Coconut shell is used for making many useful items, like a ladle, toys, etc.
  • Coconut leaf is used for making hand-fan, baskets, mats, etc.
  • Veins of coconut leaf are used for making a broom.
  • Coconut fibre (coir) is used for making mattresses, carpets, ropes, etc.
  • Coconut wood is used in construction and furniture.
  • Coconut oil is used for various purposes all across the country.

 

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