Borassus flabellifer, also known as the palmyra palm or sugar palm, is a tropical tree species that belongs to the family Arecaceae. The tree is commonly found in Southeast Asia and is renowned for its multifarious uses as a food source, construction material, and in socio-cultural practices. Some popular synonyms for the Borassus flabellifer tree include toddy palm, wine palm, lontar, tal, and tala. The toddy palm is used for its sap, which is fermented into toddy or arrack, while the wine palm is used for its sweet sap. The lontar, tal, and tala are used for various cultural purposes, including traditional medicine and spiritual practices.