Calamus balingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 240 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754262
Common Names
- Balingensis Calamus
- Balingensis Rattan
- Balingensis Rattan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus balingensis (also called Baling 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 balingensis 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
The flower of Calamus balingensis is a small, yellowish-green spike, with a single, yellowish-green female flower at the end. The seed is a single, yellowish-green seed, which is enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, yellowish-green leaf at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus balingensis 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 balingensis
Calamus balingensis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Calamus balingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus balingensis?
Calamus balingensis
What is the common name of Calamus balingensis?
Balingensis Rattan
Where is Calamus balingensis native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664982-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.