Calamus koordersianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(App.): 65 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756970
Common Names
- Calamus koordersianus
- Koordersianus Rattan
- Koordersianus Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus koordersianus (also called 'Koorders' Rattan', among many other common names) is a climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It has a long, slender stem and a single, round, white flower. It grows in tropical forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus koordersianus 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 koordersianus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus koordersianus 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 koordersianus
Calamus koordersianus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in areas of low elevation in the provinces of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.
Calamus koordersianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus koordersianus?
Calamus koordersianus
What is the common name of Calamus koordersianus?
Koorders' Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus koordersianus?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665177-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.