Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 207 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000758131
Common Names
- Calamus moorhousei
- Moorhouse's Rattan
- Moorhouse Rattan
Description
Calamus moorhousei (also called Moorhouse's Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia, India, and China. It is a climbing palm, growing up to 20 m tall, with stems up to 10 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical rainforests, growing in the understory and in the canopy, and in the mountains up to an altitude of 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus moorhousei is used to make baskets, mats, and other items. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus moorhousei has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamus moorhousei is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates and bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or division of the root system. Seeds can also be used, but they require a long germination period.
Where to Find Calamus moorhousei
Calamus moorhousei is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in tropical forests and along riverbanks.
Calamus moorhousei FAQ
What is the optimal soil type for Calamus moorhousei?
Calamus moorhousei prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
What is the best way to water Calamus moorhousei?
Calamus moorhousei should be watered deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
How much sunlight does Calamus moorhousei need?
Calamus moorhousei prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
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,