Calamus axillaris (PROSEA)

Plant Resources of South-East Asia Introduction

List of species

Calamus axillaris Becc.

Family: Palmae

Vernacular names

• Indonesia and Malaysia: rotan sega air.

Distribution

Sumatra, Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. In Peninsular Malaysia, it is a rather rare species found only in the states of Pahang, Perak, Johor.

Uses

Smalldiameter cane suitable for making baskets, fish traps and for tying.

Observations

A clustering, moderatesized, highclimbing rattan with stem diameter without leafsheaths to 13 mm, not more than 25 mm in diameter with sheaths. Resembles C. caesius Bl. (rotan sega) but lacking the whitish colour on the under surface of the leaflets. Locally abundant on river banks and in freshwater swamps in the lowlands.

Selected sources

14, 35, 40, 46.