Calamus holttumii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 228 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756433
Common Names
- Holttum's Cane
- Holttum's Rattan
- Holttum's Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus holttumii (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 long, slender stems and large, fan-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and mangroves, and is often used in basketry and furniture making.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus holttumii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has a variety of medicinal uses. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus holttumii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Calamus holttumii can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Calamus holttumii
Calamus holttumii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Calamus holttumii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus holttumii?
Calamus holttumii
What is the common name of Calamus holttumii?
Holt's Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus holttumii?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665140-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.