Calamus interruptus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 60 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756681
Common Names
- Interruptus Calamus
- Interruptus Rattan
- Interruptus Rattan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus interruptus (also called 'Interrupted Rattan', among many other common names) is a climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem with long, narrow leaflets and a spiny crown. It grows in tropical rainforests and mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus interruptus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus interruptus is a small, yellow-green spike with a single tepal. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.
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Calamus interruptus is a clumping, evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 9 and can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring.
Where to Find Calamus interruptus
Calamus interruptus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Calamus interruptus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus interruptus?
Calamus interruptus
What is the common name of Calamus interruptus?
Interrupted Calamus
What is the natural habitat of Calamus interruptus?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665160-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.