Calamus litoko
Litoko
Arecaceae Edible: Fruit
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A rattan or cane of the Arecaceae family found in tropical regions. It is one of 375-400 Calamus species, with 175 species occurring in tropical Asia.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia. Not in The Plant List.
References (2)
- Balick, M.J. and Beck, H.T., (Ed.), 1990, Useful palms of the World. A Synoptic Bibliography. Colombia p 652
- Webster, P.J., 1925, The Food Plants of the Philippines. Bulletin No. 39 Bureau of Agriculture.
