Palmyra fruit, also known as toddy palm or Borassus flabellifer, thrives in hot tropical climates.
India is the world’s leading producer of Palmyra fruit, especially in the southern states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The tree is highly valued not only for its sweet fruit but also for its sap, used in traditional palm sugar production.
Its drought resistance and ability to grow in poor soils make it ideal for arid regions.
Apart from India, countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar also cultivate Palmyra.
However, India dominates both in cultivation area and annual yield.
Each part of the tree is used – from fruit to trunk – making it a versatile crop.
Palmyra trees are also culturally significant in rural India.
The fruit is consumed fresh or made into jaggery, juice, and sweets.