Indigenous knowledge in the Kithul (Caryota urens L.) industry of Sri Lanka and its scientific basis

Exploitation of the kithul palm ( Caryota urens L. Arecaceae) is an ancient industry in Sri Lanka, yet it is neither commercialized nor cultivated. Naturally established palms in the agroforestry systems or in the wild are used to produce food, beverage, timber, and traditional medicines. As kithul...

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