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Rattan PRODUCT NAME

Myrialepis Becc. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Rattan
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Product Description: Habit: robust clustering high-climbing diocious hapaxanthic rattans. Sheath spine: sheath spines in long, curved rows. Climbing organ: cirrus present: Leaf: petiole present. Inflorescence: male inflorescence small; calyx 3 lobed; small; 3 petals; 6 stamens; joined in a cup-shaped; attached to petal; pistil minute. Female inflorescence robust; calyx 3-lobed; large; petal 3 lobed; large; stamens 6, joined at base; anther sterile; ovary globose; stigma 3. Fruit: globose; scales tiny; not arranged in rows; stamen not persistent. Seed ruminate
NTFP Classification: Crafts and furniture making

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Partners: WWF Greater Mekong – Cambodia Country Programme

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