Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 230 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755798
Common Names
- Filispadix Palm
- Filispadix Rattan
- Filispadix Cane
Description
Calamus filispadix (also called Rattan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing palm with a slender stem and pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus filispadix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus filispadix has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus filispadix is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Calamus filispadix
Calamus filispadix can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Calamus filispadix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus filispadix?
Calamus filispadix
What is the common name of Calamus filispadix?
Fili Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus filispadix?
It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
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,