Korthalsia laciniosa

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A rattan.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots, vegetable, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

May ra, Rotan sendahan, Sakan-kyein, U-hlaing, Wapo-kyein

Synonyms

Calamosagus harinifolius Griff.; Calamosagus laciniosus Griff.; Calamosagus wallichiifolius Griff.; Korthalsia andamanensis Becc.; Korthalsia grandis Ridl.; Korthalsia scaphigera Kurz [Illegitimate]; Korthalsia teysmannii Miq.; Korthalsia wallichiifolia (Griff.) H. Wendl.;