Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc. ex Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Mat. Fl. Malay. Penins. 2: 207 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755468
Common Names
- Elegant Sweet Flag
- Calamus
- Elegant Calamus
Description
Calamus elegans (also called Elegant Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm with long, slender stems and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus elegans is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and other conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus elegans is white and star-shaped, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus elegans is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in water up to a depth of 15 cm (6 in). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. To propagate by division, divide the plant into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil.
Where to Find Calamus elegans
Calamus elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Calamus elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus elegans?
Calamus elegans
What is the family of Calamus elegans?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Calamus elegans?
Elegant Rattan
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,