Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropterus
ID:
758167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk. 11(5): 19 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757500

Common Names

  • Calamus Macropterus
  • Giant Rattan
  • Giant Rattan Palm

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Description

Calamus macropterus (also called Long-Winged Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm that grows up to 20 m tall. It has a slender trunk and its leaves are pinnate. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Calamus macropterus has been used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamus macropterus has yellow-green flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus macropterus is a tropical, clumping, evergreen perennial native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to about 3 feet tall and wide and prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be planted in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Calamus macropterus

Calamus macropterus can be found in Southeast Asia, in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Calamus macropterus FAQ

What is the growth habit of Calamus macropterus?

Calamus macropterus is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with long, narrow leaves.

What is the flower color of Calamus macropterus?

Calamus macropterus has white flowers.

What is the blooming period of Calamus macropterus?

Calamus macropterus blooms from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Calamus genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, 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,

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