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Collector Maturbongs, R.A.
Number RAM651
Collected with et al.
Country Papua New Guinea
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County  
Locality Sendrawoi Vill., Wasior Sub Dist. Primary rain forest.
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Minimum elevation (m) 0
Maximum elevation (m) 0
Start date 2000/02/26
End date 2000/02/26
Family Arecaceae
Identification Calamus retroflexus J.Dransf. & W.J.Baker
Determined by A. Henderson
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Field notes Clustered rattan, climbing to 30m high. Diam. With sheath 15mm, without sheath l0 mm; nodes to 40cm long. Leaf 65 to 80cm long;leaflets devided into six groups, leaflets at base reflexed, 5 pcs of leaflets at the tip. Flagellum 150cm long. Dead staminode . inflorescences 250cm long, 12 branches, peduncle 100cm long. Uses: it's cane used for various purposes. Local name: Sasami (Wondama lang.)

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