Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carsicola
ID:
1539835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adorador & Fernando

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 447: 89 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021464

Common Names

  • Calamus carsicola
  • Carsicola Rattan
  • Climbing Rattan

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Description

Calamus carsicola (also called 'Carsicola Rattan', among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing palm with stems up to 0.1 m long. The stems are covered with spines and are used in furniture making. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus carsicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus carsicola is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a slender, light green stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus carsicola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calamus carsicola

Calamus carsicola can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Calamus carsicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus carsicola?

Calamus carsicola

What is the family of Calamus carsicola?

Arecaceae

What is the distribution of Calamus carsicola?

India

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,