Rotan churchor, Rotan atap chuchor, Chachu, Wasala
Calamus castaneus
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A bushy rattan. It forms clusters but does not climb. It grows 10 m tall.
There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The pith of the stem is eaten.
Edible parts
Stem - pith, shoots