Calamus malawaliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 805 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757554
Common Names
- Calamus malawaliensis
- Giant Rattan
- Malaysian Rattan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus malawaliensis (also called Malawian 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 malawaliensis 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 malawaliensis 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 malawaliensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calamus malawaliensis
Calamus malawaliensis is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
Calamus malawaliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamus malawaliensis?
Calamus malawaliensis
What is the common name of Calamus malawaliensis?
Malawali rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus malawaliensis?
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:899381-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.