Calamus cawa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 31 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754707
Common Names
- Calamus Cawa
- Cawa Rattan
- Cawa Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus cawa (also called Cawa Rattan, among many other common names) is a large climbing palm with yellow flowers native to Southeast Asia. It is typically found in open woodlands, heaths and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus cawa is used as a medicinal plant and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus cawa has a yellow flower with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Calamus cawa is a fast-growing succulent that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F (-4°C). It is also frost-tolerant.
Where to Find Calamus cawa
Calamus cawa is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Calamus cawa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus cawa?
Calamus cawa
What is the common name of Calamus cawa?
Cawa Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus cawa?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665018-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.