Daemonorops curranii
Becc.
Arecaceae
It has been proposed - William J.Baker; A revised delimitation of the rattan genus Calamus (Arecaceae), Phytotaxa 197 (2): 139-152; 2015 - that the genera Ceratolobus, Daemonorops, Pogonotium and Retispatha should all be subsumed into a revised and expanded concept of the genus Calamus. This revised treatment has been accepted in the 'World Checklist of Selected Plant Families' and is likely to recieve further acceptance. For the time being, until there is wider acceptance of this change, we are not moving these species across into Calamus. The new name for this species in Calamus will be Calamus curranii (Becc.) W.J.Baker[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Calamus curranii (Becc.) W.J.Baker
Common Name:
Botanical specimens of the plant
Photograph by: Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden Calcutta. Vol. 12, Pt. 1 1908
General Information
Daemonorops curranii is a spiny, moderate-sized, evergreen, climbing palm, producing a cluster of slender, unbranched stems that scramble into the surrounding vegetation and can climb to the tops of trees in the forest. The stems are around 25mm in diameter with internodes around 18cm long[
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
,
1022- Title
- Leaflests of Philippine Botany Vol VIII
- Publication
-
- Author
- Elmer A.D.E. (author)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Manila; Philippines
- Year
- 1915 - 1919
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal from the early 20th century, although rather dated it remains a source of information about Philippine plants that is difficult to source elsewhere. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of material for making baskets.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
548- Title
- Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden Calcutta. Vol. 12, Pt. 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Beccari O.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Bengal Secretariat Press; Calcutta.
- Year
- 1911
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A monograph of the genus Daemonorops. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
Southeast Asia - Philippines.
Habitat
Forests, at low elevations[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. Among thickets and trees of a sheltered place in wet ground bordering swamps near the seacoast[
1022- Title
- Leaflests of Philippine Botany Vol VIII
- Publication
-
- Author
- Elmer A.D.E. (author)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Manila; Philippines
- Year
- 1915 - 1919
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal from the early 20th century, although rather dated it remains a source of information about Philippine plants that is difficult to source elsewhere. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
Other Uses Rating | |
Habit | Evergreen Climber |
Height | 20.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Most species in this genus are more or less vigorous climbing plants in rainforests. In general, they are likely to grow best with their roots in the shade but with enough gap in the canopy to encourage their stems to grow up towards the light. They are also likely to grow best in a humus-rich soil[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
548- Title
- Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden Calcutta. Vol. 12, Pt. 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Beccari O.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Bengal Secretariat Press; Calcutta.
- Year
- 1911
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A monograph of the genus Daemonorops. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The canes are used for basket-making and for tying[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
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
]. They are up to 12mm in diameter[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The long and slender stems of rattan are put to various uses according to their size, length, flexibility, elasticity and toughness. The most slender canes are employed entire for binding purposes, and in making chairs, blinds, mats, wicker or basketwork, fishing implements, etc. Twisted together, they make very strong cables. The largest and more resistent canes are used entire as cables, the framework of wicker chairs etc. Usually, however, for many purposes the stems are split throughout their length into 2 - 4 or more strips from which the inner soft brittle and spongy portion is removed by means of a knife or same other instrument, so as to leave the external portion, which is hard, tough, flexible, elastic and has its outer surface very clean and smooth as if it had been varnished[
983- Title
- Annals of the Royal Botanical Garden, Calcutta Vol. XI and Appendix
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dr Odoardo Beccari
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta
- Year
- 1908
- ISBN
-
- Description
- This volume of the journal is dedicated entirely to a monograph of the genus Calamus, which remains an important treatment over 100 years later.
].
Strips vary in width according to the use to which they are to be put. Those for delicate work, such as the network of furniture, small bags, hats, etc, are from 1 - 3mm wide; those employed as lashings in native housebuilding or in fastening the removable head of the Malay axe to its handle are from 5-6 mm wide[
983- Title
- Annals of the Royal Botanical Garden, Calcutta Vol. XI and Appendix
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dr Odoardo Beccari
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta
- Year
- 1908
- ISBN
-
- Description
- This volume of the journal is dedicated entirely to a monograph of the genus Calamus, which remains an important treatment over 100 years later.
].
Collecting and preparing the stems is very simple. The stem is cut near the ground and detached from the trees by taking a strong hold of its base and thus pulling down the entire plant with its leaves. The most recent growth at the top of the plant is removed and then, handling it from the upper end, the stem is forcibly drawn in the opposite direction between two pieces of wood, thus removing the spiny coverings. It is then cut into lengths of about 5 metres, each piece is bent into two equal parts and the stems are fastened into bundles ready for market. The most valued stems are not thicker than a man's little finger and have a fine polished straw-yellow glassy surface[
983- Title
- Annals of the Royal Botanical Garden, Calcutta Vol. XI and Appendix
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dr Odoardo Beccari
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta
- Year
- 1908
- ISBN
-
- Description
- This volume of the journal is dedicated entirely to a monograph of the genus Calamus, which remains an important treatment over 100 years later.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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