Calamus brandisii Becc. ex Becc. & Hook. f.

Common Name: Cheru choral
Acc. No. 114

Distribution: This species is seen in the evergreen forests between 1000-1500 m asl in Kerala and Tamil Nadu part of Western Ghats (Renuka, 1992b).

Provenance collected: Seeds were collected from the populations seen in Pandimotta coming under Kulathupuzha forest range.

Nature of species: This is a cluster forming, slender rattan, stem without sheaths up to 0.8 cm in diameter.

Flowering: October- December.

Fruiting: March – May.

Conservation status:Vulnerable (Renuka, 2001). This rattan is extracted in large quantities from the W. Ghats. Uses: This is reported to be a moderately strong cane (Bhat, 1992). Extensively used in the furniture and handicraft industries.

Uses: This is reported to be a moderately strong cane (Bhat, 1992). Extensively used in the furniture and handicraft industries.

References: Renuka, C.,Bhat,K.V.,Pandalai,R.C. 2010. Rattans of India. Kerala Forest Research Institute,Peechi,Thrissur,Kerala.pp.46