Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crinitus
ID:
755580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 3, 3: 6 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754913

Common Names

  • Crinitus Rattan
  • Crinitus Calamus
  • Crinitus Rattan Palm

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Description

Calamus crinitus (also called Hairy Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical rainforests and evergreen forests, growing in dense understory vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus crinitus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calamus crinitus sub. forbesii (Becc.) A.J.Hend.
Calamus crinitus sub. sabut (Becc.) A.J.Hend.
Calamus crinitus sub. crinitus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamus crinitus has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus crinitus 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 crinitus

Calamus crinitus is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Calamus crinitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus crinitus?

Calamus crinitus

What is the common name of Calamus crinitus?

Hairy Rattan

What is the origin of Calamus crinitus?

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,

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