Genus Borassus

Borassus is a genus of six species of fan palms, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and New Guinea.

Species in the genus Borassus of plants

Borassus madagascariensis - The palm heart and newly germinated seedlings are edible, and an alcoholic drink is produced from the fruit.

Borassus sambiranensis - Borassus sambiranensis Sambirano Palmyra Palm