Calamus convallium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 800 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754868
Common Names
- Calamus convallium
- Convallium Rattan
- Convallium Calamus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Albuca goswinii (also called 'Goswin's Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. It is found in a variety of habitats, including sandstone fynbos, sandveld, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus convallium 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
Calamus convallium 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.
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Calamus convallium is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Calamus convallium
Calamus convallium can be found in Southeast Asia.
Calamus convallium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus convallium?
Calamus convallium
What is the common name of Calamus convallium?
Valley Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus convallium?
Calamus convallium is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899378-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.