rattan

(noun) climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes. Synonyms: rattan palm, Calamus rotang.

(noun) the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes. Synonyms: rattan cane.

(noun) a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms. Synonyms: ratan.