Borassus flabellifer
In Tamil Nadu's culture, "tala" ("Borassus flabellifer") a variety of Palmyra palm ("Borassus"), also known as toddy, is referred to as Kalpataru as all its parts have a use. This tree is also native to Asia and South East Asia, has normally a life span of 100 years, grows up to height; its leaves in the shape of a fan are rough texture. The leaves were used for writing in the ancient times.