Rotan Manau

Calamus manan

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Basic Information

Family: Arecaceae

Genus: calamus

Plant ID (slug): calamus-manan

Numeric ID: 19467

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Calamus manan 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Malaysia through to Indonesia and Borneo.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Calamus manan Rotan Manau