Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inops
ID:
757285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc. ex K.Heyne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. , ed. 2, 1: 372 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756618

Common Names

  • Inops Rattan
  • Inops Cane
  • Inops Palm

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Description

Calamus inops (also called Inop Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem and can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests, and is often found in riverbanks and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus inops is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamus inops has small, yellow flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus inops is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Calamus inops

Calamus inops can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Calamus inops FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus inops?

Calamus inops

What is the common name of Calamus inops?

Inop Rattan

What is the flowering period of Calamus inops?

Late summer to early autumn

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,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Karel Heyne (1877-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Heyne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665157-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.