Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb. ex Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(1): 467 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755071
Common Names
- Didymocarpus Rattan
- Didymocarpus Calamus
- Didymocarpus Rattan Palm
Description
Calamus didymocarpus (also called Rattan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical rainforests, and is a climbing palm.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus didymocarpus is used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make paper, rope, and fabric.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus didymocarpus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus didymocarpus is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 6 feet.
Where to Find Calamus didymocarpus
Calamus didymocarpus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Calamus didymocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus didymocarpus?
Calamus didymocarpus
What are the common names of Calamus didymocarpus?
Didymocarpus Rattan, Twin-fruited Rattan
What is the distribution of Calamus didymocarpus?
Found in India, China, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines
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,