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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 474
Collected with F. L. Apu
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 4th division, Kelabit Highlands. Near stream in primary forest
Coordinates 3° 40' N 115° 50' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1200
Maximum elevation (m) 1200
Start date 1993/08/03
End date 1993/08/03
Family Arecaceae
Identification Calamus pogonacanthus Becc. ex. H. Winkl.
Determined by Dransfield, J.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Cultivated rattan, 14-17 leaf lets in groups á 2-5 (1-8). 10-40 cm. between the internodes. Coffee au lait coloured latex. Uses: Fiber for plaiting of baskets. Fiber for tying. Shoot is edible but bitter. Name in Kelabit language: Wae Toki.

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