Arecaceae FAMILY
Plectocomia elmeri
Plectocomia elmeri
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Plectocomia elmeri is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm producing a cluster of unbranched stems that climb into the surrounding vegetation. The stems can be 50 - 75mm in diameter[ 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 ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials for handicrafts.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Philippines
HabitatDense primary forests at elevations from 1,000 - 1,500 metres[ 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 ].