Calamus rhomboideus (PROSEA)

Plant Resources of South-East Asia Introduction

List of species

Calamus rhomboideus Bl.

Family: Palmae

Distribution

Sumatra and Java.

Uses

Apparently similar to C. blumei Becc., possibly for making baskets and mats.

Observations

Most of the characters of C. rhomboideus are similar to those of C. blumei ; however, as it is not adequately represented in herbaria, it is difficult to draw any conclusions about its distinctness.

Selected sources

4, 14, 18.