Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
758852

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 193 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000758185

Common Names

  • Calamus muelleri
  • Mueller's Rattan
  • Mueller Rattan

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Description

Calamus muelleri (also called Mueller'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 muelleri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, fever, and skin conditions. It is also used as an aphrodisiac and to boost energy levels. It is also used in perfumes and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamus muelleri is yellow and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamus muelleri is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It needs to be watered regularly during the growing season, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. It is also important to protect the plant from frost.

Where to Find Calamus muelleri

Calamus muelleri can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Calamus muelleri FAQ

What is the common name of Calamus muelleri?

Mueller's Rattan

What is the natural habitat of Calamus muelleri?

Dry mountain slopes in South Africa

What is the size of Calamus muelleri?

Up to 1 m tall

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

Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665268-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.