Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arugda
ID:
754809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 622 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754142

Common Names

  • Calamus arugda
  • Arugda Rattan
  • Arugda Rattan Palm

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Description

Calamus arugda (also called Aru Cane, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Australia. It is a tall, slender palm with pinnate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, mangroves, and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus arugda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus arugda is a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus arugda is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is best to water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Calamus arugda

Calamus arugda is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Calamus arugda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus arugda?

Calamus arugda

What type of plant is Calamus arugda?

Palm

Where is Calamus arugda found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Calamus genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664973-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.