Calamus extensus
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
Possibly now Calamus viminalis - but confused
There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The seeds are used as a substitute for betel nut.
Edible parts
Seeds - masticatory
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Berisu, Bet, Betasu, Bettam, Jatayurkuli, Vetasa
Synonyms
Palmijuncus extensus (Roxb.) Kuntze;