BOT 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Ceiba Pentandra, Sisal, Spanish Moss
30 Mar 2016
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Sisal fiber is extracted from the succulent leaves. Sisal fibers are 1m in length and are attained from outer mature leaves. Originally, sisal was used for rope and coarse garments. Today the fiber is used for making rope, string and floor mats. Pina fiber is from pineapple (ananas comosus) leaves. English pineapple is for fruit"s resemblance to a pine cone; pina is the. Hawaii was the largest supplier until 1960s; today it is the philipines. To encourage growth of fiber containing leaves, the fruit is removed. Process for extracting fiber is a combination of retting and a type of decortication done by hand. Pina fiber produces a very fine gossamer-like cloth, a traditional clothing in the philippines. Pure white cellulose and is similar to silk. Fibers involved in seed dispersal (e. g. milkweed, kapok, and coconuts) If fibers are long enough (ie. cotton) they can be spun into thread.
