Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 598 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754806
Common Names
- Calamus Compsostachys
- Compsostachys Rattan
- Compsostachys Cane
Description
Calamus compsostachys (also called 'Cane Rattan', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India and is found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. It typically grows in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus compsostachys is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for its fiber which can be used for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus compsostachys flowers are small, yellowish-green, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus compsostachys 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 compsostachys
Calamus compsostachys can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango.
Calamus compsostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus compsostachys?
Calamus compsostachys
What is the common name of Calamus compsostachys?
Compsostachys rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus compsostachys?
Calamus compsostachys is native to India
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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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,