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different in diameter from the internodes. The 
surface is glossy yellow, the layer of glazing striped 
crosswise, the pith grey and splitting easily. The 
leaves are provided with spiny, whip-like appendages 
which are the continuation of the midrib. Length,, 
including appendage, 6-8 feet, exclusive of appendage, 
1 foot 9 inches to 2 feet 6 inches; leaflets 6 to 8 
pairs, 6 — 9 inches long and 1 — 1.5 in. wide; pale 
green above, whitish or glaucous beneath. The 
under side of the leaflet is a silvery grey, which is 
the main distinguishing feature between Rotan Sega 
and Rotan Sega Ayer, the under side of the leaf 
of the latter being green. 
2. Rotan Sega Ayer, Rotan Sembuang, or 
Rotan Sega Badak. 
Calamus palustris Griff. ? 
This rattan is usually found growing near rivers 
or swamps. Not abundant, occurring in well defined 
areas. Many stems from one clump, slightly less 
prolific than in the case of Rotan Sega, and said to. 
be of shorter life. Length about 120 feet. Differing 
in appearance from R. Sega by the colour of the 
leaflets which are green on their under side. Stem 
slightly paler in* colour, markings much less 
prominent, and cane coarser and less “ solid ” in 
appearance than that of R. Sega, owing to the high 
water content. Length of joints 8 to 14 inches, 
diameter up to about 0.8 inch, generally used about 
0.4 inch. Seldom used by Sakai or Malays, except 
as a temporary substitute for other rattans. 
Occasionally plaited into three strand (whole) ropes 
for the purpose of securing buffaloes. Does not 
split into long lengths and does not stand much 
exposure to the sun. Said to be used in large 
