Calamus salicifolius

Native to south Vietnam and Cambodia, Calamus salicifolius, is commonly referred to as a rattan, it is one of many Calamus species of the Arecaceae, or palm, family. It is described as a little bushy plant, often climbing, even on itself, with a 2 to 4 m long stalk. It is found in deforested/severely degraded lowland areas and near houses, growing well in grasslands, scrub, roadside verges, ricefield bunds and peri-urban wastelands. Typically it occurs in floodplains with seasonal shallow flooding (or even deep, such as at Tonle Sap). Its conservation status is that of "least concern". In Cambodia, vernacular names in Khmer include phdau rôpèak (phdau=rattan), rôpèak, ro peak, and robak (late 19th/early 20th Century). The fruits are eaten in Cambodia, but mostly by children. Cane from the stems is used in basket making. From a commercial perspective, in Kampong Thom Province canes from the plant are highly available, but with low market value. Its roots are used in traditional medicine......read more on Wikipedia.