Authors:Kariyappa, K.C; Joemon Jacob; Mohanan, N
Abstract:Eight species of Calamus from the Western Ghats of Kerala were studied for their epidermal characters. The study reveals that, Calamus species show marked differences in the epidermal features in one or more characters, depending on the habitat and leaf type. These characters along with other morphological features could be used as a tool for identification of the species even in vegetative stage
Keywords:canes and rattans; case st