Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divergens
ID:
1539840

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend., Pitopang & Moh.Iqbal

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 445: 153 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021467

Common Names

  • Calamus divergens
  • Divergens Rattan
  • Divergent Rattan

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Description

Calamus divergens (also called 'Divergens Rattan', among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing palm with stems up to 0.5 m long. The stems are covered with spines and are used in furniture making. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus divergens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, male and female flowers on separate plants. Seed: small, black, ovoid-shaped. Seedlings: slender, with a single, long, cylindrical stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus divergens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calamus divergens

Calamus divergens can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Calamus divergens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus divergens?

Calamus divergens

What is the family of Calamus divergens?

Arecaceae

What is the distribution of Calamus divergens?

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,