Abacá (/ ɑːbəˈkɑː / ah-bə-KAH; Filipino: abaka [ɐbɐˈka]), also known as Manila hemp, is a species of banana, Musa textilis, endemic to the Philippines. The plant grows to 13–22 feet (4.0–6.7 m), and averages about 12 feet (3.7 m). The plant has great economic importance, being harvested for its fiber extracted from the leaf-stems. [4][5][6]

Abaca, (Musa textilis), plant of the family Musaceae, and its fibre, which is second in importance among the leaf fibre group. Abaca fibre, unlike most other leaf fibres, is obtained from the plant leaf stalks (petioles).

2023年5月26日 · Abaca plant (Musa textilis), also known as Manila Hemp, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Musaceae and the genus Musa, indigenous to the Philippines. It's also grown in other regions with suitable climatic conditions such as Ecuador, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Equatorial Guinea.

2013年4月24日 · Abaca fibers are extensively used to produce ropes, woven fabrics, tea bags, filter paper and banknotes. It is also called biodegradable and sustainable fiber. Abaca is considered the strongest of natural fibers, being three times stronger than sisal fiber, and is far more resistant to saltwater decomposition than most of the vegetable fibers.

The meaning of ABACA is a strong fiber obtained from the leafstalk of a banana (Musa textilis) native to the Philippines —called also Manila hemp.

Abaca, also known as Manila Hemp with the scientific name Musa textilis, is a natural leaf fiber species of banana grown as a commercial crop native in the country.

Abaca fabric is a traditional textile of the Philippines, made from the abaca plant fiber. The fabric is created mainly by women native to the region. In certain parts of the Philippines, weaving skills and knowledge are taught to younger girls, transferring it from generation to generation.

Abaca is a leaf fibre, composed of long slim cells that form part of the leaf's supporting structure. Lignin content is a high 15%. Abaca is prized for its great mechanical strength, resistance to saltwater damage, and long fibre length – up to 3 m.

2020年1月1日 · Abaca is a name in Tagalog language (Palacios and Peña), mostly spoken in the Philippines, given to a plant that is similar to the banana tree, from which a very resistant fibre is extracted. This plant is also known as Manila hemp or Bandala in its language of origin.

2012年4月5日 · Known worldwide as Manila hemp, the country’s premier fiber has come a long way from its humble beginning as raw material of the ancient Filipinos’ clothes and footwear. Whether as luxury home furnishing or a simple writing paper, the abaca is one of the most viable agro-commodities in the Philippines.