Rattans are climbing, spiny palms that occur in the mixed dipterocarp forests of Southeast Asia. The largest concentration of species occurs in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo where at least 104 and 151 species, respectively, have been identified to date. The stem fibers of about 20 of these palm species are widely sought after as a source of cane for manufacturing furniture, woven mats, baskets and other types of wickerwork.
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