Arecaceae FAMILY

Calamus pachystemonus

Edibility

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Medicinal

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Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Calamus pachystemonus is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm producing a cluster of unbranched stems no thicker than a pencil but often more than 40 metres long. The plant climbs into the surrounding vegetation, supporting itself by means of recurved prickles. The stems are harvested from the wild in very large quantities for use in making baskets and various other items.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - Sri Lanka.

HabitatDamp forests at elevations below 300 metres[ 454 Title Useful Fiber Plants of the World Publication Author Dodge C.R. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher USDA; Washington. Year 1897 ISBN Description A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet. , 464 Title A Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Publication Author Trimen H.; continued by Hooker J.D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Dulau and Co; London. Year 1898 ISBN Description Very dated, but still a useful work. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].