4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Young secondary forest (10 years old) near Pa Dalih.
Coordinates
3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m)
1000
Maximum elevation (m)
1000
Start date
1993/03/22
End date
1993/03/22
Family
Arecaceae
Identification
Calamus blumeii Becc.
Determined by
Dransfield, J.
Identification qualifier
Field notes
Creme colored latex. 5-6 leaf lets on each leave. Uses: Fiber used for tying and weaving of baskets. The shoot and fruits are edible. Name in Kelabit language: Wae Mara Raimand.