Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ater
ID:
1304039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Dransf.) W.J.Baker

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197(2): 141 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316493

Common Names

  • Calamus ater
  • Ater Rattan
  • Ater Palm

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Description

Calamus ater (also called Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia, India, and Bangladesh. It is a slender, unarmed, monoecious, and dioecious species with a climbing habit and a long, slender, and flexible stem. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus ater is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for making furniture, construction, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Calamus ater is a small, yellowish-green, monoecious spikelet with a single male flower and a single female flower. Seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut with a single seed inside. Seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus ater is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root system. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Calamus ater

Calamus ater is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Calamus ater FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus ater?

Calamus ater

What is the common name of Calamus ater?

Black Rattan

Where is Calamus ater native to?

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

John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.