Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Dransf.) W.J.Baker
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197(2): 146 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316540
Common Names
- Calamus maculatus
- Spotted Rattan
- Spotted Cane
Uses & Benefits
Calamus maculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamus maculatus is a small yellowish-green flower with a single pistil and a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Calamus maculatus
Calamus maculatus is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Calamus maculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus maculatus?
Calamus maculatus
What is the common name of Calamus maculatus?
Maculatus Rattan
Where is Calamus maculatus native to?
India, Nepal, and China
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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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,