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pilodos

Calamus javensis Blume

rotan halus, rotan opot (indonesia)
wi anak, wi peladas (iban)

Just like sakot uwi, uwi pilodos is also the most common rattan and its seeds are dispersed by birds. The differences are, pilodos grows in clumps, has a slightly thicker skin, rarely spins, and does not need to be washed before being processed into woven. This rattan is most often used for pa'an (horizontal section) of woven.

• habitat:
  lowland and montane rain forest
• availability:
  easy to find
• uses:
  pa’an anyam (juwah, jumuak) and handle
• quality:
  moderate