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dangak

Calamus sp

Uwi dangak grows near water, swamps, rivers or river banks. Live in clumps of up to 5 stems. The diameter of the peeled stem can reach 4 cm. This rattan is usually used for products that are used daily in the fields or bidai because of its poor quality. This rattan is easy to color.

• habitat:
  swampy forest and river banks
• availability:
  easy to find but far from village
• uses:
  Basek, bidai, bakang
• quality:
  poor