RAFFIA

Raffia is the name of both the plant and the fiber that comes from its leaves. Its botanical name is Raphia Ruffia, R. Vinifera, a plamaceae originating from Madagascar and widespread even in the American tropics; (the natives use the inflorescence as raw material to make “ raffia wine”, a peculiar sweet beverage).
A robust fiber is obtained from leathery fronds, which is used to tie branches and grafts or to weave baskets and other objects