Wai tia, Wai kok
Calamus acanthophyllus
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A clump forming palm or rattan. It is not climbing. The stems are green and spiny. It grows 1.5 m tall and the stems are 2.5 cm across. The leaves are large and have leaflets along the stalk. They are 1.5 m long by 0.3 m wide. They are light green.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows best in wet rainforest. It can tolerate cool conditions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots, fruit
How it is grown
It is fast growing.
Its other names
Local names
Wai nang