Calamus balerensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernando
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 41: 51 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754251
Common Names
- Balerensis Calamus
- Balerensis Rattan
- Balerensis Rattan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus balerensis (also called Baler's rattan, among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with a rosette of long, thin, spiny-edged leaves. It typically grows in moist, tropical areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus balerensis is used to make baskets, mats, and other household items. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus balerensis has yellow flowers with white centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus balerensis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Calamus balerensis
Calamus balerensis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Calamus balerensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus balerensis?
Calamus balerensis
What is the common name of Calamus balerensis?
Balerensis Rattan
Where is Calamus balerensis native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Edwino S. Fernando (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernando' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937042-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.