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