Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
754951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zipp. ex Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 42 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754284

Common Names

  • Calamus Barbatus
  • Barbatus Calamus
  • Calamus

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Description

Calamus barbatus (also called Bearded 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 barbatus 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 barbatus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus barbatus 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 barbatus

Calamus barbatus can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Calamus barbatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus barbatus?

Calamus barbatus

What is the common name of Calamus barbatus?

Barbatus Rattan

Where is Calamus barbatus 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,

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