Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrocarpus
ID:
1304061

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Baker & J.Dransf.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 305(2): 65 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316515

Common Names

  • Calamus erythrocarpus
  • Erythrocarpus Rattan
  • Erythrocarpus Palm

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Description

Calamus erythrocarpus (also called Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia, India, and Bangladesh. It is a slender, unarmed, monoecious, and dioecious species with a climbing habit and a long, slender, and flexible stem. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus erythrocarpus is a species of rattan palm native to India. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make baskets and hats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calamus erythrocarpus are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus erythrocarpus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.

Where to Find Calamus erythrocarpus

Calamus erythrocarpus is found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Calamus erythrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus erythrocarpus?

Calamus erythrocarpus

What is the family of Calamus erythrocarpus?

Arecaceae

Where is Calamus erythrocarpus 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,

References

John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.