Calamus eugenei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Baker
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197(2): 143 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316516
Common Names
- Calamus eugenei
- Eugenei Rattan
- Eugenei Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus eugenei (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 eugenei 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 eugenei 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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Calamus eugenei 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 eugenei
Calamus eugenei is found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Calamus eugenei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus eugenei?
Calamus eugenei
What is the family of Calamus eugenei?
Arecaceae
Where is Calamus eugenei 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
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145203-1: Based on the initial data import