| BRIEF DESCRIPTION It has about 30 leaves, 1.5-2 m long, with spiny margins, but each plant only yields 3-4 leaves that are suitable for harvesting for fibre. USES The fibre is made into cordage, ropes, twines, bags, cheap footwear, summer suits, and light, thin paper. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Caroa fibre, Craua, Croa, Coroa. FURTHER INF Caroa fibre is probably native of the dry northeastern Brazil. It is often found on dry, stony soils. The yield of fibre from the leaves varies between 12-14%. (pH estimated by the compiler). |