Calamus padangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 62 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000758841
Common Names
- Padangensis Calamus
- Calamus Padangensis
- Padangensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calamus padangensis (also called Padang rattan, among many other common names) is a climbing palm with long, slender stems. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calamus padangensis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and wounds. It is also used in cosmetics and skin care products for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calamus padangensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are tubular in shape and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have thin, grass-like leaves.
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Calamus padangensis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid conditions and grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a pot filled with well-draining soil. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a pot filled with well-draining soil and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Calamus padangensis
Calamus padangensis can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Calamus padangensis FAQ
What is the common name of Calamus padangensis?
Padang Rattan
What is the natural habitat of Calamus padangensis?
It is native to Indonesia.
What are the benefits of Calamus padangensis?
It is used to make furniture and other decorative items.
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
Caetano Xavier Furtado (1897-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furtado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:665308-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.