Calamus maiadum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Rattans Brunei : 193 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757543
Common Names
- Calamus maiadum
- Giant Rattan
- Malaysian Rattan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus maiadum (also called Maiad's Rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, slender stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus maiadum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a culinary herb. It has a mild flavor and is used in salads, soups, and other dishes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including indigestion, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus maiadum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus maiadum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Calamus maiadum
Calamus maiadum is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
Calamus maiadum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus maiadum?
Calamus maiadum
What is the common name of Calamus maiadum?
Maiad's rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus maiadum?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Calamus genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1000253-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.