Daemonorops polita
Fernando
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 politus (Fernando) 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 politus (Fernando) W.J.Baker
Common Name:
General Information
Daemonorops polita is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm producing unbranched stems up to 15 metres long. The stems are around 40mm in diameter with internodes 22cm 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
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials for craftwork etc.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Philippines
Habitat
Dipterocarp forests at elevations around 600 - 800 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 | 12.00 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.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The canes are used for 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
]. The canes are around 25mm 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 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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