Plectocomia elmeri
Becc.
Arecaceae
Common Name:
Botanical specimens of the plant
Photograph by: Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta. Vol. 12 Part 2 1916
General Information
Plectocomia elmeri is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm producing a cluster of unbranched stems that climb into the surrounding vegetation. The stems can be 50 - 75mm in diameter[
1018- Title
- A Field Guide to Philippine Rattans
- Publication
- Asia Life Sciences Supplement 5
- Author
- Aida C. Baja-Lapis
- Publisher
- Rushing Water Publishers Ltd; Philippines
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
- 0117-3375
- Description
- A very useful book with concise information on the various rattan species that grow in the Philippines
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials for handicrafts.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Philippines
Habitat
Dense primary forests at elevations from 1,000 - 1,500 metres[
1018- Title
- A Field Guide to Philippine Rattans
- Publication
- Asia Life Sciences Supplement 5
- Author
- Aida C. Baja-Lapis
- Publisher
- Rushing Water Publishers Ltd; Philippines
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
- 0117-3375
- Description
- A very useful book with concise information on the various rattan species that grow in the Philippines
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Climber |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
1019- Title
- A Field Guide of the Rattans of Cambodia
- Publication
-
- Author
- Khou Eang Hourt
- Publisher
- World Wildlife Fund
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A draft publication giving an excellent concise guide to the various rattan species growing in Cambodia.
].
A monocarpic species, it can grow for many years without flowering, then flowers prolifically before setting seed and dying[
1019- Title
- A Field Guide of the Rattans of Cambodia
- Publication
-
- Author
- Khou Eang Hourt
- Publisher
- World Wildlife Fund
- Year
- 2008
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A draft publication giving an excellent concise guide to the various rattan species growing in Cambodia.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The stems are used in handicrafts[
1018- Title
- A Field Guide to Philippine Rattans
- Publication
- Asia Life Sciences Supplement 5
- Author
- Aida C. Baja-Lapis
- Publisher
- Rushing Water Publishers Ltd; Philippines
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
- 0117-3375
- Description
- A very useful book with concise information on the various rattan species that grow in the Philippines
].
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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