Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteracanthus
ID:
757023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zipp. ex Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 56 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756356

Common Names

  • Calamus Heteracanthus
  • Heteracanthus Rattan
  • Heteracanthus Calamus

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Description

Calamus heteracanthus (also called Hetero-spined Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests, often in mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus heteracanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamus heteracanthus has small, yellowish-green flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and slender with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus heteracanthus is a climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in the spring, about 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. The plants will bloom in late summer.

Where to Find Calamus heteracanthus

Calamus heteracanthus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Calamus heteracanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus heteracanthus?

Calamus heteracanthus

What is the common name of Calamus heteracanthus?

Heteracanthus rattan

What is the natural habitat of Calamus heteracanthus?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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