Calamus kjellbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 8: 252 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756949
Common Names
- Kjellbergii Calamus
- Kjellbergi Calamus
- Kjellbergi Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus kjellbergii (also called Kjellberg'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 kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii
Calamus kjellbergii is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Calamus kjellbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus kjellbergii?
Calamus kjellbergii
What is the family of Calamus kjellbergii?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Calamus kjellbergii?
Kjellberg's Rattan
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665175-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.