👉 Borassus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. The name "borassus" comes from Latin, meaning "butterfly". It is an ancient species that has been cultivated for thousands of years and is one of the most widely grown medicinal plants in the world. Borassus are known for their ability to produce a wide variety of flowers, which can range from small shrubs to large trees. They have a long history of cultivation,