Cane, Rattan (Calamus rotang)
Jun 4, 2022
Once very common plant along the river banks, presently restricted due to anthropogenic pressure. Tamil Nadu is home to a number of rattan species of which Calamus rotang is found in all districts of the state. Other species grow only in the Western Ghats spread over the districts of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Kanyakumari, Nilgiri and Tirunelveli.Cane is used for making of furniture, baskets, walking-sticks, umbrellas, tables …
