Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 445: 177 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021469
Common Names
- Calamus furvus
- Furvus Rattan
- Furrowed Rattan
Description
Calamus furvus (also called 'Furvus 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 2 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 furvus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus furvus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It is best to repot the plant every two to three years.
Where to Find Calamus furvus
Calamus furvus can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Calamus furvus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus furvus?
Calamus furvus
What is the common name of Calamus furvus?
Furvus Rattan
Where can Calamus furvus be found?
It can be found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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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,