Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristatus
ID:
1304056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) W.J.Baker

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197(2): 142 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316510

Common Names

  • Calamus cristatus
  • Cristatus Rattan
  • Cristatus Palm

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Description

Calamus cristatus (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 cristatus is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for making furniture, construction, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Calamus cristatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus cristatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.

Where to Find Calamus cristatus

Calamus cristatus is found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Calamus cristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus cristatus?

Calamus cristatus

What is the family of Calamus cristatus?

Arecaceae

Where is Calamus cristatus 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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.