Calamus minutus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 41: 339 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000758025
Common Names
- Calamus Minutus
- Minute Rattan
- Minute Rattan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus minutus (also called Small rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm that grows up to 30 m tall. It is native to the Sulawesi region of Indonesia, and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus minutus is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and for its sap which is used as a natural insecticide.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus minutus has yellow-green flowers that are tubular in shape and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with white spots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calamus minutus is a slow-growing climber that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is hardy to USDA Zones 10-12.
Where to Find Calamus minutus
Calamus minutus can be found in India.
Calamus minutus FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Calamus minutus?
Calamus minutus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
What is the average height of Calamus minutus?
Calamus minutus typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.
What is the average lifespan of Calamus minutus?
Calamus minutus has an average lifespan of about 5 years.
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,
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:665255-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.