Daemonorops calapparia
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A large climbing palm. It has a clusters of long stems. These climb trees. Male and female flowers are on separate plants.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The growing tip is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Growing tips
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Calamus amboinensis Miq.; Calamus calapparius Mart.; Palmijuncus amboinensis (Miq.) Kuntze; Palmijuncus calapparius (Mart.) Kuntze;