Rattan

Rattan is a climbing palm with long, thin, and jointed pliable stem. There are roughly six hundred species of palms, is a native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Most rattans are distinct from other palms in having slender stems 2–5 cm diameter with long internodes between the leaves. They are also superficially similar to bamboo, but distinct because the stems are solid, rather than hollow, and also need support, whereas bamboo can grow on its own.

Rattans have been known to grow up to hundreds of metres long. Almost 70% of the world’s rattan's species exist in Indonesia - Borneo, Celebes, and Sumbawa islands. The rest of the world’s supply comes from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.

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Rauhes Haus, Rauvolfia serpentina, Rava, Ravana, Ravenna, Ravenswood