The Daemonorops spp prefers a tropical rainforest climate and can be found in Southeast Asia. It thrives in various altitudes, including lowland areas and higher elevations.
Rattan
Daemonorops spp, commonly known as rattan, is a group of palm-like plants found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. These plants are known for their canes, which are used for various purposes such as furniture, baskets, and weaving. Some species of rattan also produce edible fruits and yield a substance called "dragon's blood" that has been used in dyeing and traditional Chinese medicine.
Daemonorops spp
SE Asia
- Rattan is a type of climbing palm found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. - Some species of rattan have edible fruits. - The fruit scales of rattan can yield a substance called "dragon's blood," which was used as a dye and in Chinese medicine. - Rattan is commonly used in the production of furniture, baskets, and other woven items. - Canes of rattan are exported, and there are about five economically important species in the Malay Peninsula. - Rattan palms can be climbing, solitary, or suckering in nature. - They are considered semi-wild or wild plants.
- Well-draining soil - Moist soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil - Clay soil
SE Asia: tropical rainforest. Rattan canes; some spp edible fruits; fruit scales yield "dragons blood"- former dye and Chinese medicine; furniture, baskets and other woven uses. Canes exported; about 5 economic spp Malay Peninsular; climbing, solitary or suckering feather palm. Semi - wild / wild.