Calamus lauterbachii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 11(1): 491 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757207
Common Names
- Lauterbach's Rattan
- Lauterbach's Cane
- Lauterbach's Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus lauterbachii (also called 'Lauterbach's Rattan', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It is a climbing palm with pinnate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus lauterbachii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a mild onion-like flavor and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus lauterbachii has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
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Calamus lauterbachii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Calamus lauterbachii
Calamus lauterbachii can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Calamus lauterbachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus lauterbachii?
Calamus lauterbachii
What is the common name of Calamus lauterbachii?
Lauterbach's Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus lauterbachii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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:665191-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.