Calamus longipinna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 203 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757402
Common Names
- Longipinna Rattan
- Longipinna Cane
- Longipinna Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus longipinna (also called 'Long-Spined 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 longipinna 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 longipinna has small, yellowish-green flowers with six petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Calamus longipinna 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 longipinna
Calamus longipinna is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Calamus longipinna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus longipinna?
Calamus longipinna
What is the common name of Calamus longipinna?
Long-pinned Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus longipinna?
Lowland forests and swamps
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665208-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.