Calamus baratangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Renuka & Vijayak.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 4: 141 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754273
Common Names
- Baratangensis Calamus
- Baratangensis Rattan
- Baratangensis Rattan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus baratangensis (also called Baratang 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 baratangensis is used in traditional medicine as a stimulant and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus baratangensis has small yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Calamus baratangensis can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It is frost tender.
Where to Find Calamus baratangensis
Calamus baratangensis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Calamus baratangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus baratangensis?
Calamus baratangensis
What is the common name of Calamus baratangensis?
Baratangensis Rattan
Where is Calamus baratangensis native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
C. Renuka (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renuka' in the authors string.
T.T. Vijayakumaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vijayak.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981633-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.