Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
755927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 3: 212 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755260

Common Names

  • Calamus discolor
  • Pale Rattan
  • Pale Rattan Palm

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Description

Calamus discolor (also called Discolored Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm with long, narrow, green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calamus discolor flower is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus discolor is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or offsets. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Offsets can be divided in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calamus discolor

Calamus discolor is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Calamus discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus discolor?

Calamus discolor

What is the common name of Calamus discolor?

N/A

Where is Calamus discolor 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,

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