Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacobsii
ID:
1304069

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Baker & J.Dransf.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 305(2): 70 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316523

Common Names

  • Calamus jacobsii
  • Jacobsii Rattan
  • Rattan

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Description

Calamus jacobsii (also called Jacobs' Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is a climbing plant that grows in tropical forests. It has long, slender stems with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus jacobsii is a species of rattan palm native to India. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make baskets and hats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus jacobsii is a yellowish-green, cylindrical spike with small, yellowish-green flowers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus jacobsii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.

Where to Find Calamus jacobsii

Calamus jacobsii is found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Calamus jacobsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus jacobsii?

Calamus jacobsii

What is the family of Calamus jacobsii?

Arecaceae

Where is Calamus jacobsii native to?

India

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

John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.