Calamus viridissimus

Botanical Description

Calamus viridissimus is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm with unbranched stems around 25 - 30mm in diameter that climbs into the canopy of surrounding trees[ 1018 Title A Field Guide to Philippine Rattans Publication Asia Life Sciences Supplement 5 Author Aida C. Baja-Lapis Publisher Rushing Water Publishers Ltd; Philippines Year 2010 ISBN 0117-3375 Description A very useful book with concise information on the various rattan species that grow in the Philippines , 1022 Title Leaflests of Philippine Botany Vol VIII Publication Author Elmer A.D.E. (author) Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Manila; Philippines Year 1915 - 1919 ISBN Description A botanical journal from the early 20th century, although rather dated it remains a source of information about Philippine plants that is difficult to source elsewhere. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials for craftwork.