Calamus horrens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 43 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756475
Common Names
- Calamus horrens
- Horren's Rattan
- Horren's Calamus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus horrens (also called Horren'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 horrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as sore throats and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus horrens is a small, white, star-shaped umbel with 6-9 tepals. The seeds are black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Calamus horrens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Calamus horrens
Calamus horrens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Calamus horrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus horrens?
Calamus horrens
What is the common name of Calamus horrens?
Horren's rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus horrens?
Grows in tropical rainforests
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665144-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.