These palms have historically been used for a variety of things, such as making building & weaving materials. The creativity of regional craftspeople who have depended on these resourcesshata king for generations is demonstrated by the frequent harvesting of the leaves to make thatched roofs for houses or weaving them into baskets and mats. The rummy palm's cultural significance is further enhanced by the occasional use of its fruit in regional cooking. In addition to their practical applications, rummy palms are widely mentioned in regional customs & folklore.