Calamus arugda (PROSEA)

Plant Resources of South-East Asia Introduction

List of species

Calamus arugda Becc.

Family: Palmae

Vernacular names

• Philippines: arugda (Ibanag).

Distribution

The Philippines (Cagayan, northern Luzon).

Uses

Entire canes are used in handicrafts, furniture, baskets, etc., and sold locally or exported abroad.

Observations

A moderate to robust rattan. Stem without leafsheaths 30 mm in diameter, with sheaths to 40 mm in diameter. Leaves cirrate; leaflets ellipticallanceolate, closely set. Fruit with prominent beak. Endemic to the Philippines and found in primary forest at low altitude.

Selected sources

2, 3, 8, 11, 22, 23, 26, 37, 38, 39, 45.