Calamus bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(App.): 126 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754360
Common Names
- Calamus bicolor
- Two-Colored Rattan
- Cane Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus bicolor (also called Two-colored Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a slender, unarmed, monoecious palm with a slender trunk and a large, open crown of pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests, swamps, and mangroves, often in areas with poor soil.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus bicolor is used for making baskets, mats, and other items. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus bicolor 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 bicolor 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 bicolor
Calamus bicolor can be found in the Chinese provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.
Calamus bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus bicolor?
Calamus bicolor
What is the natural habitat of Calamus bicolor?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Calamus bicolor?
Up to 10 meters
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664989-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.