Donax canniformis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, valued for its strong, pliable culms. These stems are extensively used in traditional crafts for weaving.
Photos of Bemban (Donax canniformis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Liliopsida |
| order | Zingiberales |
| family | Marantaceae |
| genus | Donax |
| species | Donax canniformis |
