Calamus digitatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 442 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755165
Common Names
- Calamus Digitatus
- Digitatus Calamus
- Rattan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus digitatus (also called 'Finger Rattan', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in tropical rainforests. It has a climbing stem and long, narrow leaves. It produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus digitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus digitatus has small, yellow flowers with white throats and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single leaf.
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Calamus digitatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Calamus digitatus
Calamus digitatus is native to South Africa and grows in sandy soils.
Calamus digitatus FAQ
What is the common name of Calamus digitatus?
Finger Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus digitatus?
Rainforest and mangroves
What is the flowering season of Calamus digitatus?
Summer
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665049-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.