Calamus filispadix

Botanical Description

Calamus filispadix is a spiny, evergreen, climbing palm producing vigorous, slender, unbranched stems around 20mm in diameter that climb into the surrounding trees[ 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 baskets etc.