Calamus hookerianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(1): 226 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756454
Common Names
- Hookerianus Cane
- Hookerianus Rattan
- Hookerianus Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus hookerianus (also called Hooker's Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a single stem and a cluster of small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus hookerianus 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 hookerianus 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 hookerianus 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 hookerianus
Calamus hookerianus is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Calamus hookerianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus hookerianus?
Calamus hookerianus
What is the common name of Calamus hookerianus?
Hooker's Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus hookerianus?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665142-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.