Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burckianus
ID:
755245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 2: 198 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754578

Common Names

  • Calamus burckianus
  • Burck's Rattan
  • Burck's Cane Palm

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Description

Calamus burckianus (also called Burck's Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to tropical Asia. It is a large, climbing palm with a long stem and many narrow, green leaves. It is found in moist forests, in lowland and montane areas, and in grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus burckianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus burckianus is a yellowish-green color and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus burckianus is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Calamus burckianus

Calamus burckianus is native to India.

Calamus burckianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus burckianus?

Calamus burckianus

What is the common name of Calamus burckianus?

Burck's Rattan

Where is Calamus burckianus 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,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665006-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.