Calamus scipionum Loureiro/Rotan Semambu

Vernacular names Indonesia: Rotan Semambu,

Origin and geographic distribution: C. scipionum is widespread throughout Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo and Palawan (Philippines).

Uses: cane of C. scipionum or Rotan Semambu is used for making furniture of moderate quality, cane with long internodes is valued for making walking sticks, umbrella handles,etc.

Production and international trade, C. scipionum is collected from the wild and used or traded mainly domestically, although some is traded internationally.

Properties: Cane surface light brown or light to darker brown throughout the length or with brown patches. Internode lengths mostly >30cm, often very long but sometimes to 28cm or less, node raised and swollen at one point , for 10 mm or more of its circumference, swelling arising longitudinally from internode below, hence cane is acylindrical. (Prosea-rattan)