Calamus meghalayensis
(Becc.) A. J. Hend.
Arecaceae Edible: Fruit
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A cane or rattan. It grows 2 m long. The leaf sheaths are green. They have spreading spines. The flowering shoots are 1 m long. The fruit occur in bunches. They are round and 2-3 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The fruit peel is yellow and the flesh is white.
Edible Uses
The round fruits are eaten and are reportedly enjoyed.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India,
Other Information
It grows wild and is also cultivated. It is enjoyed.
Synonyms
Calamus floribundus var. depauperatus Becc.
Also Known As
Pnar, Sohmil, Sothri
References (1)
- Rymbai, H., et al, 2016, Analysis study on potential underutilized edible fruit genetic resources of the foothills track of Eastern Himalayas, India. Genetic. Resourc. Crop Evol. (2016) 63:125-139
