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Calamus melanacanthos

Botanic Family

Arecaceae

Author

Martius

Common Names

• Dalimban (Bagobo)
• Kyein Dut or Medan (Myanmar)

Geographical Habitats

• W. Cambodia
• S. Myanmar

Natural Habitats

• Lowland rain forest

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Climbing palm to 25m. Leaf sheaths with spines to 10mm long, flagella to 4m long, leaf to 1m long with 34-38 leaflets. Inflorescence with bracts. yellowish fruit 25mm x 15mm.

Basketry, tying, thatching

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• Kew
• ROM