Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
billitonensis
ID:
755049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc. ex K.Heyne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. , ed. 2, 1: 365 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754382

Common Names

  • Calamus billitonensis
  • Billiton Rattan
  • Billiton Cane Palm

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Description

Calamus billitonensis (also called Billiton Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing palm with long, thin, cylindrical stems that are green to yellow in color. It is found in tropical forests and swamps in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus billitonensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus billitonensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus billitonensis 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 billitonensis

Calamus billitonensis can be found in the Indonesian island of Billiton.

Calamus billitonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus billitonensis?

Calamus billitonensis

What is the natural habitat of Calamus billitonensis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Calamus billitonensis?

Up to 10 meters

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Karel Heyne (1877-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Heyne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664991-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.