Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klossii
ID:
757626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 235 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756959

Common Names

  • Calamus klossii
  • Klossii Rattan
  • Klossii Palm

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Description

Calamus klossii (also called Kloss' 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 klossii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamus klossii has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single leaf and are thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus klossii 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 klossii

Calamus klossii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in areas of low elevation in the provinces of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.

Calamus klossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamus klossii?

Calamus klossii

What is the common name of Calamus klossii?

Kloss's Rattan

What is the natural habitat of Calamus klossii?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Calamus genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

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