The Manila-hemp plant (Musa textilis); also, its fiber. See Manila hemp under Manila.

Fibre Obtained From The Plant Musa Textiles, Commonly Known As Manila

a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines

Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc

plant more commonly known as manila hemp.

A species of banana plant grown almost exclusively in the Philippines; the fiber of which is processed to become Manila rope. The abaca is also grown in Central America, Sumatara and Borneo.

A specific banana tree; indigenous to the Philippines; introduced also to Borneo, Indonesia and Central and South Americas; the Philippines is the world's largest source and supplier of abaca fibres for specialty paper making; has long and strong fibres; called also as Manilla hemp; potential feedstock for pulping and papermaking.

An extremely strong fiber that comes from stalks of banana trees