Calamus bankae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Baker & J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 860 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342737
Common Names
- Bankae Rattan
- Bankae Cane
- Bankae Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus bankae (also called Calamus bankae var. bankae, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus bankae has been used as a source of food and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus bankae is a yellow to orange, with a red center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus bankae can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calamus bankae
Calamus bankae can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Queensland, Australia.
Calamus bankae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus bankae?
Calamus bankae
What is the common name of Calamus bankae?
Bank's Rattan
Where is Calamus bankae found?
Calamus bankae is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-222903: Based on the initial data import
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.