Calamus myriacanthus
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A climbing palm or rattan. It is 2 m long. Edible shoot.
There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia. The thorns are removed and the cane is used for making furniture.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sarawak, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kyein-bok, Wi tulang
Synonyms
Calamus hewittianus Becc.; Calamus jaherianus Becc.;