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soga

Calamus caesius Blume

rotan sega

Soga rattan grows in clumps (30-50 stems) and grows near swamps. The size of the peeled stem can be as big as an adult's thumb. Rattan is very often used for woven materials. This rattan has 2 variants that grow in Sekida village; yellow and black spines. there is a similar rattan that grows on the hill, called soga emas (sogoh). Sogoh is a rare rattan with the best quality.

• habitat:
  swampy forest
• availability:
  easy to find
• uses:
  most of rattan-woven products
• quality:
  good