Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 5: 68 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757391
Common Names
- Longipes Rattan
- Longipes Cane
- Longipes Palm
Description
Calamus longipes (also called 'Long-Stemmed Rattan', among many other common names) is a climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender stems with large, feathery leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus longipes 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus longipes is a hardy perennial that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is best propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be carried out in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Calamus longipes
Calamus longipes is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Calamus longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus longipes?
Calamus longipes
What is the common name of Calamus longipes?
Long-stalked Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus longipes?
Lowland forests and swamps
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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Acanthophoenix rousselii,
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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,