Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 8: 246 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754858
Common Names
- Calamus conjugatus
- Conjugatus Rattan
- Conjugatus Calamus
Description
Calamus conjugatus (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 conjugatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in pots. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellowish-green, with a long, curved spadix. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, with thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus conjugatus is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 3-4 inches in height.
Where to Find Calamus conjugatus
Calamus conjugatus is native to India and can be found in moist, shaded habitats.
Calamus conjugatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus conjugatus?
Calamus conjugatus
What is the common name of Calamus conjugatus?
Conjugate Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus conjugatus?
Calamus conjugatus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and 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,