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Calamus formicarius

Botanic Family

Arecaceae

Author

(Beccari) W.J. Baker

Common Names

• Wi Labu (Sarawak)
• Uwai Singkurung (Dus.)

Geographical Habitats

• NW. Borneo
• Indonesia
• Sarawak - Malaysia

Natural Habitats

• Forest

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Climbing rattan palm to 20m. Sheaths with black spines to 80mm long. Leaf to 1.5m, cirrus to 600mm long. 20-50 leaflets per side, longest to 220mm x 15mm. Inflorescence to 300mm long with spiny bracts. Beaked fruit to 14mm diameter.

Cane used in basketry. Fruit eaten.

Further References

• P. Chai
• Kew
• Palmweb