Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend. & N.Q.Dung
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 347: 252 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316506
Common Names
- Calamus clivorum
- Clivorum Rattan
- Clivorum Palm
Description
Calamus clivorum (also called Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia, India, and Bangladesh. It is a slender, unarmed, monoecious, and dioecious species with a climbing habit and a long, slender, and flexible stem. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus clivorum is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for making furniture, construction, and handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Calamus clivorum is a small, yellowish-green, monoecious spikelet with a single male flower and a single female flower. Seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nut with a single seed inside. Seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus clivorum is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root system. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Calamus clivorum
Calamus clivorum is found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Calamus clivorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus clivorum?
Calamus clivorum
What is the family of Calamus clivorum?
Arecaceae
Where is Calamus clivorum native to?
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,
References
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.