Flagellaria indica L.

Description:

Kampung Akar Peluru, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. Flagellaria indica L. Flagellariaceae. CN: [Malay - Rotan seni, Rotan tikus], False rattan, Whip vine, Supplejack, Bush cane. A climber native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, India, South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia. Habitat - common in damp forest near the sea, but also inland. A strong climber often up to 15 meters tall, with thick cane like stems exceeding 15 mm in diameter. Leaves without hairs, 10 to 40 cm long, and 5 to 20 mm wide. A coiled apex of the leaf forms the holding part of the climbing plant. Fragrant white flowers form in panicles, 10 to 25 cm long. The fruit is a non edible greenish red drupe, 5 mm in diameter, usually with only one seed. Stem used in traditional handicrafts.Synonym(s):Flagellaria angustifolia Wall. [Invalid] Flagellaria catenata Lour. ex B.A.Gomes Flagellaria indica var. gracilicaulis F.M.Bailey Flagellaria indica var. minor Hook.f. Flagellaria loureiroi Steud. Flagellaria minor Blume Flagellaria philippinensis ElmerRef. and suggested reading:FRIM Flora Databasewww.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-246142plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&am...