Toko belongs to the family Arecaceae (palmae) and grows in lower plains and hill slopes of northeastern states in India. It has cultural importance to the people of these states, particularly to those people residing in the interior and far flung areas. It is a sort of palm tree.
The leaves are used after proper drying as a roofing material. Fibrous sheaths are used for making water resistant shields for shoulder bags used by different ethnic communities. Nut is used as a substitute for areca nut. The cut stem can be used as temporary log bridges to cross over village streams.
Ow, Toak, Taa-ck, Tokou, Talai nyom, Purbong, Assam Fan Palm are its other names.
