Calamus vestitus
Becc.
Arecaceae Edible: Shoots
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Description
A tropical climbing palm cane or rattan that grows near rivers and up to 600 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows near rivers and up to 600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu,
Synonyms
Palmijuncus vestitus (Becc.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Ensyake, Keboe, Kumisi
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
