Rotan Sega

Calamus caesius

Physical Characteristics

Calamus caesius is an evergreen Climber growing to 100 m (328ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Malaysia through Indonesia to the Philippines.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Edible portion: Fruit. The fruit are eaten raw. Fruit are sold in markets and available in India from February to April.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known