Calamus extensus
Roxb.
ArecaceaeSeeds/Nuts
What to Eat
Edible parts: Seeds - masticatory
The seeds are used as a masticatory and serve as a substitute for betel nut.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant.
Asia, India,
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
How to Identify
A tropical palm in the family Arecaceae, Calamus extensus is one of 375-400 Calamus species found across tropical regions, with around 175 species native to tropical Asia.
Notes
There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Names & Synonyms
Berisu, Bet, Betasu, Bettam, Jatayurkuli, Vetasa
Palmijuncus extensus (Roxb.) Kuntze
References (1)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 95 (As Calamus extensus)
