Calamus hamiltonii
Roxb.
Arecaceae Edible: Stem
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A cane or rattan palm (Arecaceae) found in temperate regions, with an edible stem.
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Edible Uses
The stem is consumed as food.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
Notes
There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia. Not in The Plant List.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 6 | — | — | 4.26 | — | — | 16 | — |
References (1)
- Manju, S., and Sundriyal, R. C., 2001, Wild Edible Plants of the Sikkim Himalaya: Nutritive Values of Selected Species. Economic Botany 55(3): 377-390
