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Calamus deerratus
Also called Rattan, Rattan Palm
Calamus deerratus is a dioecious rattan species within the family Arecaceae, it is widespread in Tropical Africa and it is the only species within the genus Calamus that is native to Tropical Africa.
Occurs in Tropical Africa from Guinea to the Sudan and Southwards to Zambia. Found in seasonnally flooded forest areas.
Canes obtained from the stem of Calamus deerratus are used in making ropes, sponges and baskets.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
