Calamus kingianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(1): 197 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756938
Common Names
- Kingianus Calamus
- Kingi Calamus
- Kingi Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus kingianus (also called King's Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing palm with long, slender stems and large, fan-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and mangroves, and is often used in basketry and furniture making.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus kingianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus kingianus 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 kingianus is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in early spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Calamus kingianus
Calamus kingianus can be found in tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Calamus kingianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus kingianus?
Calamus kingianus
What is the family of Calamus kingianus?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Calamus kingianus?
King's Rattan
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:665174-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.