Rattan PRODUCT NAME
Calamus salicifolius Becc. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Rattan |
| Local Name: | Lpeak |
| Family: | Noctuoidea |
| Other Species of Same Genera: | Calamus salicifolius var. leiophyllus Becc. |
| Product Description: | Habit: clustering; weakly-climbing rattan; 2-6m long. Leaf sheath: 0.4-0.7cm diameter; green with white cuticle when young; wearing off when older Sheath spines: sparsely spiny; the spines 0.4-0.6cm long; base swollen; light green; above base to tip needle shaped; black Knee: yellowish green to light green; knot-shaped to ridge-shaped; spine absent. Ocrea: 0.1-0.5cm long; brown, bristly Climbing organ: neither flagellum nor cirrus present Leaf: 15-30cm long; petiole 0.2-1cm long; rachis 14.7-28.5cm long; apex with short appendage up to 1.5cm long. Leaflets in groups of 2-3, leaflets longer at leaf base to gradually smaller at apex; leaflets at middle rachis 5-11 x 0.7-1.5cm; linear to lanceolate; base cuneate; margin serrate with sparse bristles; apex acuminate; surface above with distinct veins; sparsely bristly on middle vein; lower surface with white cuticle; bristles absent Cane: 0.25-0.4cm diameter; internodes 5-23cm long; flexible and durable Inflorescence: stiffly erects, 25-30cm long including appendix; female2- branched; primary bract tabular at base; open in short and small sheet at mouth. Fruit: ripe fruit 0.8-1.2 x 0.7-1cm; sub globose to oval; scales dark yellow with light brown margins; beak 0.1-0.2cm long; seed not ruminate |
| NTFP Classification: | Food and food ingredients (plant-derived), Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Cambodia |
| Description: | It is wide spread on central plains, especially around Tonie Sap Great Lake and in south eastern parts of the country, less than 100m altitude |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | other shoots |
| Uses: | It is used for handicrafts, such as baskets, matting, and rope, bringing a good source of income for local communities. It shoot is collected and eaten as a vegetable |
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| Market Information: | A cane of 4-5cm costs 100-15 riel. Its cane is collected for domestic’s handicraft production only. No exports record of this species exists |
| Partners: | WWF Greater Mekong – Cambodia Country Programme |
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| External Links: | http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/C/Calamus_salicifolius/ |
