Toko is a variety of tree found abundantly in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Toko is a tree of the Arecaceae family. This tree thrives only in the north-eastern region of India. The topography suitable for the Toko is the slopes of hills and plains. The Arunachal Pradesh Toko is an integral part of the cultural and economic life of the people of Arunachal Pradesh. The Toko at Arunachal Pradesh provides employment in the rural regions of the state.
The leaves of Toko are used to make a variety of articles. Some of them are as follows: covering shed of boats and palanquins, hand fans, rural roofing and shade of nursery. The young soft shoots are consumed as vegetables. The ripe fruit is consumed as a fruit. The entire plant is often used for decorative purposes. The nut is used as an alternative for areca nut.
The Toko tree is generally found to grow in the sub-tropical forests having trees with broad leaves and tropical forests with evergreen trees. The tree is unbranched and has a height of about 1100 meter. The external surface of the tree is rough and is brownish grey in color. The Toko is a variety of palm tree, but unlike the other palm trees, it does not exhibit many scars on the leaf surface.
Last Updated on 03 January 2011
